Pharmacology & Advanced Therapeutics Discovery Unit
Discovering and developing advanced therapeutics for infectious disease, trauma, and global health priorities.
Research Mission
The Pharmacology & Advanced Therapeutics Discovery Unit conducts drug discovery and development research targeting infectious diseases, trauma conditions, and other global health priorities. The unit applies target-based and phenotypic screening approaches to identify lead compounds, characterizes pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, and advances promising candidates through preclinical development — building the therapeutic pipeline needed to address unmet medical needs in DARAS's operational contexts.
Key Research Functions
Drug Discovery
Conducting target-based and phenotypic drug discovery campaigns to identify lead compounds with activity against infectious disease pathogens, trauma-related conditions, and other DARAS priority targets.
Preclinical Development
Advancing lead compounds through preclinical development — characterizing pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety profiles to build the data package needed for clinical translation.
Drug Repurposing
Systematically evaluating approved drugs and clinical candidates for repurposing against DARAS priority targets — accelerating therapeutic development by leveraging existing safety and pharmacology data.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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