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Read more at: Department of Pharmacology Recent Publications: February 2026 - May 2026

Department of Pharmacology Recent Publications: February 2026 - May 2026

2 June 2026

Our Department has been busy publishing high-quality research across various journals. We have compiled all the publications released from February 2026 - May 2026 for your reading pleasure. February Rank signaling drives basal cell-lineage infidelity leading to mammary tumorigenesis – Khaled Group March Cromolyn inhibits...


Read more at: Announcing the Cambridge Protein Screening Facility website!

Announcing the Cambridge Protein Screening Facility website!

2 June 2026

The Cambridge Protein Screening Facility (CamPSF) is a new facility based in the Department of Pharmacology to enable the development of novel antibody binders for research, diagnostics and therapeutics using phage and yeast display. They have recently launched a website offering their services: https://www.campsf.phar.cam...


Read more at: Paper Spotlight: Cav3.1 is a neuronal leucine sensor that mediates satiety and weight loss in response to dietary protein

Paper Spotlight: Cav3.1 is a neuronal leucine sensor that mediates satiety and weight loss in response to dietary protein

29 April 2026

The Florian T. Merkle and Taufiq Rahman groups, led by the Clemence Blouet group, recently published an article in Cell Metabolism on Cav3.1, its role in sensing leucine, and its potential links to weight loss. Below is a short summary of the paper: Eating a high-protein meal tends to keep you fuller for longer than a high...


Read more at: Pharmacology at the Cambridge Festival!

Pharmacology at the Cambridge Festival!

17 April 2026

From the 27th - 28th of March, we returned to the Cambridge Festival! Our team had an intense weekend running our new activities and engaging with curious families and children. The Cambridge Festival is an annual event coordinated by the University of Cambridge’s Public Engagement team. It is a multidisciplinary festival...


Read more at: Marking the 2026 Pharmacology-Industry Engagement Day

Marking the 2026 Pharmacology-Industry Engagement Day

13 April 2026

On the 25th of March, we hosted 40 people at Newnham College for a half-day of talks, networking and activities. We aimed to showcase the range of research and activities we undertake at the Department, while also giving Industry representatives space to demonstrate their company and interests. We heard from : Florian...


Read more at: Department of Pharmacology Recent Publications: November 2025 - January 2026

Department of Pharmacology Recent Publications: November 2025 - January 2026

4 March 2026

Department of Pharmacology Recent Publications: November 2025 - January 2026 Our Department has been busy publishing high-quality research across various journals. We have compiled all the publications released from November 2025 to January 2026 for your reading pleasure. November Microglia-mediated BLA glutamatergic...


Read more at: MAST Platform secures additional £1.2 million award

MAST Platform secures additional £1.2 million award

23 February 2026

A team of scientists led by Dr Paul Miller and Professor Laura Itzhaki in the Department of Pharmacology has been awarded a £1.2 million Expand and Extend Award to continue their work on the MAST Engineering Biology Mission Award. The funds from UKRI BBSRC will strengthen and prolong the remit of the Modular Activator and...


Read more at: Special Guest Lecture: Professor Bill DeGrado, Thursday 5 March

Special Guest Lecture: Professor Bill DeGrado, Thursday 5 March

13 February 2026

The Department of Pharmacology will be hosting Professor Bill DeGrado for a short period. As part of this visit, Prof. Bill DeGrado will be giving a lecture on Thursday, 5 March . All are welcome to attend. Talk title: De Novo Design of Protein Catalysts, Drug-Delivery Vehicles and Nanopores Speaker: Professor Bill DeGrado...


Read more at: International Collaboration Success: Advancing HPV Detection in Nigeria

International Collaboration Success: Advancing HPV Detection in Nigeria

23 January 2026

Did you know that researchers often collaborate across borders? These research collaborations are often facilitated by University programmes, such as the Cambridge Africa Programme. This programme has a specific focus on supporting African researchers and promoting mutually beneficial collaboration and equitable...


Read more at: Funding Success for spin-out company Gastrobody Therapeutics

Funding Success for spin-out company Gastrobody Therapeutics

3 December 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Ana Rossi , Dr. Yasunori Watanabe and Prof. Mark Howarth for their recent funding success for developing orally administered antibody mimetics through their spin-out company, Gastrobody Therapeutics. This funding includes UKRI Proof of Concept, Wellcome Trust Access to Expertise, and Technology...