PHA 207

Drug Discovery and Development

Intended for graduate students in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Chemistry and Clinical Research Graduate Groups; other students, including undergraduates, may be accepted with consent of instructors. Survey of the process by which a drug is discovered, developed and made available to the public. Topics include drug identification and optimization, safety testing, clinical evaluation, regulatory issues, intellectual property, formulation, and the global pharmaceutical industry.

Units: 3.0

Hours: Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s); Extensive Writing—1 hour(s).