Florida Emerges as Leader in Pharmacogenetics Research

The study of pharmacogenetics is not a new one in the world of medical research. Also referred to as Precision Medicine, pharmacogenetics is a branch of genetics that addresses how our genetic code influences how we respond to drug therapies.

Two University of Florida researchers are among the top five U.S. experts in the field.

Dr. Julie Johnson, dean and distinguished professor, and Dr. Larisa Cavallari, associate professor of pharmacotherapy and translational research, both of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy are ranked No. 4 and No. 5 respectively in the country, according to Expertscape, which ranks experts based on the quality and quantity of their publications.

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