Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. One of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution, it was the first college in the United States to codify in its charter that admission and instruction of students was to be equal regardless of their religious affiliation.
Located in Providence, RI, Brown University's Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology delves into the intricate ways drugs interact with living systems and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. This graduate-focused department thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing expertise from across Brown's biomedical community, including Neuroscience and the Medical School. Researchers explore a wide spectrum of areas from molecular mechanisms to translational applications, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. While its specific PhD program is no longer accepting applications, the department contributes significantly to related graduate training opportunities like the Therapeutic Sciences program, preparing students for impactful careers in the field.
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