Preparing independent, creative leaders in the pharmaceutical sciences and in the application of genetics and genomics to the development of safe, effective drugs for patients
Codirector Aparna Lakkaraju, PhD
Roles
- Codirector, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics Graduate program
- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, UCSF School of Medicine
Codirector responsibilities
Program leadership areas in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics Graduate program:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Program Funding/Philanthropy
- Student Progress and Well-being
- Outreach, Industry, and Alumni Relations
- Faculty Membership Review
About my research
The Lakkaraju lab is a diverse group of multidisciplinary scientists dedicated to developing effective therapies for highly prevalent neurodegenerative diseases. We use the retina as a model to interrogate pathological mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets for diseases that compromise cognition and vision – critical functions that define our humanity and determine how we relate to the world around us.
Using cell-based and mouse models and multidisciplinary approaches ranging from genetics, bioinformatics, and advanced imaging, we have recently identified powerful drugs that prevent vision loss, which are currently in clinical development.
We value diversity, foster creativity, believe in inclusion, and are passionate about mentoring across the pipeline.
Contact info
UCSF Rock Hall Box 2822
1550 4th St Rm 448F
San Francisco CA 94143
FedEx only: use zip 94158
415-502-9670
