Mission

The mission of the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences is to:

• Perform high-quality basic, translational, and clinical research in the fields of drug development sciences, pharmacogenomics, therapeutic bioengineering, computational and systems biology, cellular and molecular engineering
• Educate PharmD and MD professional students and PhD graduate students in the bioengineering and therapeutic sciences
• Perform service and outreach to improve human health through educational programs that derive from our research. In particular, we serve and educate:
  • The public
  • Scientists, including representatives from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, who are engaged in the development of drugs, devices, and diagnostic agents
  • Scientists in regulatory agencies with a special emphasis on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Support and facilitate the research careers of its faculty by providing effective administrative support, mentorship, and advice.

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