CURRENT TRENDS IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT

PHMSCI 757

Scientific process of drug development from discovery through clinical trials. Brief history of drug development, along with an overview of drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical activities that take place during development. Application to real-world drug development scenarios and challenges, especially as they apply to development of drugs to treat neurological diseases.

PHMSCI 931

Weekly series that provides exposure to a diverse array of research topics. Students enroll in one of three sections, corresponding to their research core (Drug Action, Drug Discovery, or Drug Delivery). Students in their 2nd year and beyond present their research progress or review literature. The course includes talks from nationally and internationally recognized scientists from academia and industry.

PHMSCI 680

Learn about essential components of drug development and cutting-edge research in drug discovery, drug action, and drug delivery. Focus on useful and practical information and essential underpinnings in chemistry, biology, physical chemistry, and engineering.

PHMSCI 756

Provides a high-level overview of how data analysis techniques augment the drug discovery and development process. Focuses on project-based skills-building through the application of industry-standard software and use of public databases. Explores best practices for data processing and management to ensure experimental reproducibility. Develops troubleshooting skills through critical evaluation of data analysis results and root cause analysis.

PHMSCI 762

Overview of the drug development process from discovery to investigational new drug application (IND). Drug discovery (target identification, target validation, and hit-to-lead) preclinical CMC activities, and preclinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetic, and toxicology studies as they apply to both small and large molecule drugs.