Principles and Practice of Drug Development
BCMP 230
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Course Information
Description
Introduction to and critical assessment of the concepts, technologies and practical challenges of developing new medicines and bringing them to market. Pharmacology fundamentals, preclinical drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing and regulatory issues, as well as financing and marketing are discussed for small molecule, biologic and cellular therapies.
Course Notes
Suitable for individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests from biology to engineering, business and medicine (undergraduate, graduates in MBA, MD and PhD programs). Taught by MIT and HMS faculty and by industry experts. Emphasizes a high level of student engagement via weekly news updates and projects involving collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Course Website: https://www.principlespracticedrugdevelopment.org/
Class Notes
Meeting Location: MIT Building 4, Room 237
Course Website: https://www.principlespracticedrugdevelopment.org/
Recommended Prep
No particular course is required. Knowledge of basic biology, biomedicine or bioengineering, and familiarity with basic economic principles will be helpful but not necessary for the course.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
