Research That Reaches Out
Our faculty is on the leading edge of life-changing research.
From working on treatments for diabetes, addiction, and cancer (among others) to developing innovative ways to deliver critical vaccines, Mercer truly delivers research that reaches out.
For example,
Groundbreaking research by a Mercer University College of Pharmacy professor could unlock new treatment options for people with drug-resistant high blood pressure. This condition disproportionately affects African Americans and a portion of the general population, leading to increased risks of heart attack and stroke.
Dr. Raquibul Hasan, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, was awarded a two-year $154,000 grant from the American Heart Association this spring to further his work in this area. He also is in the process of applying for additional research funding, including a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
