Translate new knowledge in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Sciences into drug products that address emerging societal needs.
Facilitate multidisciplinary research, educational and entrepreneurial efforts in the area.
Promote a state-of-the-art infrastructure core for the development of pharmaceutical products.
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VCU School of Pharmacy is #22 in NIH funding in the country
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Richmond-Petersburg regional coalition, including VCU, awarded $53 million in Build Back Better Regional Challenge
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VCU School of Pharmacy is ranked #20 in the country
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Medicines for All awarded $18.7 million to increase global access to lifesaving medications
Vision
Bring together multidisciplinary teams to work synergistically to further the university’s mission and core values as they relate to pharmaceutical products.
Goals
- Facilitate multidisciplinary research, educational and entrepreneurial efforts in the area
- Promote a state-of-the-art infrastructure core for the development of pharmaceutical products
- Partner and provide service to industrial and other stakeholders
- Serve the community in the region, the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationwide
“We are working together to promote new knowledge and translate those discoveries through solutions that help address emerging drug product development and manufacturing needs.”
Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D., and Sandro R. da Rocha, Ph.D.
Founding Co-Directors, Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering at VCU
The People
Establishing and maintaining a culture of excellence.
The People
Faculty working together in the Center.
Faculty
Co-Directors
Research Members
Research Members
