November 2006

Tang talks about a turning point in science

Wed Nov 15, 2006

By understanding the complicated systems that make up biology, we will understand more about the individual parts, how they work together, communicate, and mobilize into action, according to Chao Tang, PhD, UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty member.

Wells looks for new ways to fill the drug discovery pipeline

Wed Nov 1, 2006

UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty member James Wells, PhD, director of the Small Molecule Discovery Center, describes his approach, which uses precise, sophisticated matchmaking techniques, to improving the success rate of finding chemical compounds with the potential to become drugs.

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Jim Wells: Helping to Fill the Drug Discovery Pipeline

Dill speaks to science funding and approach

Wed Nov 1, 2006

Science could benefit from funding for deep innovation and time to dream, says Ken Dill, PhD, UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty member and associate dean of research.

Learn more about Dill's perspective in a two-part interview in Science Café, a UCSF weekly highlighting the culture, conduct, and community of science.

Bring Back the Ivory Tower, Part 1 of 2 Bring Back the Ivory Tower, Part 2 of 2