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Department of Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology in the Faculty of Medicine is committed to providing high‑quality education in basic and clinical pharmacology. It plays a central role in preparing competent medical professionals by integrating modern teaching strategies, supporting applied scientific research, and contributing to community health awareness. The department focuses on clinically oriented pharmacology that supports safe and effective medical practice, while faculty members engage in multidisciplinary research addressing priority health issues in the community.
The department delivers structured pharmacology teaching across the undergraduate medical curriculum, covering general pharmacology, pharmacokinetic , pharmacodynamics , systemic pharmacology and therapeutics. Teaching is integrated with clinical cases and supported by interactive learning strategies, simulation, and problem‑based learning. Practical sessions, prescription‑writing skills, and drug‑safety principles are emphasized to ensure students acquire the competencies required for modern clinical practice.
Research Plan
1. Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets
-Â Cardiovascular and hematological disorders
-Â Diabetes and metabolic complications
-Â Neurological and neurodegenerative diseases
-Â Renal diseases and associated complications
-Â Liver diseases
-Â Gastrointestinal disorders and peptic ulcer disease
2. Drug Toxicity and Immune‑Related Reactions
-Â Analgesics
-Â Antibiotics
-Â Chemotherapeutic agents
-Â Immunosuppressive drugs
3. Innovative Pharmacological and Biological Strategies
- Nanotechnology‑based drug delivery
-Â Natural compounds with pharmacological potential
-Â Antioxidants
-Â Neuropathic pain medications
-Â Anticonvulsants
The Department of Pharmacology continues to achieve outstanding accomplishments in both education and scientific research. Recently .the department has published high-quality research articles in specialized journals of pharmacology, medical pharmacology, and medical education.
The department has also announced updates and developments in its curricula, including the implementation of modern teaching methods, aimed at enhancing the quality of the educational process and strengthening the integration between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
As part of its commitment to academic integration, the department actively participates in joint research and educational collaborations with various basic and clinical science departments, as well as health and scientific faculties both internally and externally. These efforts support integrated medical education and promote multidisciplinary research, in line with recent advances in pharmacology and in service of the medical community.
The department organizes academic and community‑oriented activities such as pharmacology awareness days, drug‑safety campaigns, and student workshops. It participates in co‑curricular activities across all modules in the basic years and contributes to research events organized by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Development. The department also plays an active role in community service activities led by the faculty.