Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology Research Unit, Department Neurofarba, University of Florence

Our Research Unit in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology (Dept. NEUROFARBA,University of Florence,Italy) is proposed as a reference center for the development of research and training in the field of Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology. Through multidisciplinary skills,with a high scientific profile and advanced systems,our Unit deals with pharmacological research activities in the pre- and post-marketing surveillance of drugs and products of natural origin,particularly in the following areas: preclinical and clinical evaluation of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic mechanisms of drugs in the development of ADRs,evaluation of drug safety in the general and special population,development and management of IT tools for pharmacology,pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology. Moreover,the Unit is involved in teaching and training activities in degree and post-graduate courses.