About Our Department
The Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
deals with the science of dosage form design and embraces all facets of turning a new chemical entity into a medication that patients in the community can safely and effectively use.
Message from the Chair
PDD faculty expertise spans the broad discipline of pharmaceuticals, including pre-formulation, formulation development, pharmacokinetics, and manufacturing process development. PDD laboratories in Faser Hall and the Thad Cochran Research Center are equipped with an extensive array of laboratory and pilot-scale processing equipment for preparing various dosage forms, including solid oral and topical dosage forms. Several government agencies and private companies fund research in the PDD, and the department is internationally recognized for its expertise in hot melt extrusion technology.
Mo Maniruzzaman
Chair and Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Vision
Our vision is to be nationally and internationally recognized as a center of excellence in pharmaceutics and drug delivery, as distinguished by our innovative work in research and education.
Mission
Our mission is to provide student pharmacists, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, industrial scientists, and engineers with a fundamental understanding of the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical aspects of dosage form design, evaluation, and manufacturing. We will do this by conducting innovative research across the broad discipline of pharmaceutics/biopharmaceutics and transferring new knowledge to external partners to improve drug delivery and patient care.
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Molding the Future
"Pursuing a graduate degree in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery offers the opportunity to revolutionize healthcare through innovative research and development of life-impacting drugs and therapies. This field combines cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering to improve patient outcomes and quality of life, making it a deeply rewarding and impactful career path. By earning a master's or Ph.D. in this field, you'll be equipped to drive progress and advancements in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government, shaping the future of healthcare."
Dr. Hemlata Patil
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Alumni
Learn more about our Hands-On Course in Tablet Technology
Explore the future of delivery systems in our Tablet Course!
The Hands-on Course in Tablet Technology is a post-graduate educational program offered by the Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology that provides an extensive review of conventional and advanced manufacturing technologies, including hot-melt extrusion, used to develop a variety of novel delivery and continuous manufacturing systems.
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