• The activities of the department involve teaching of Pharmacology and Therapeutics to postgraduate students
• The department organizes regular seminars on Pharmacology and drug development

Research in the department addresses the therapy of complex diseases including cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis. Research interests also include biochemical pharmacology and oxidative stress.

• Continuation in use of cell lines in evaluating the effectiveness of some treatments in the field of breast and liver cancer
• Evaluation of the effect of some medicines in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, jaundice and diabetes