Drug Discovery, Design, and Development

Name: Drug Discovery, Design, and Development
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This free online course teaches you how scientists effectively discover, design, and develop medicines.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Distinguish between the stages of drug discovery, design, and development
Illustrate how to transform your candidate drug into an approved drug
Outline various patenting and legal issues
Describe the responsibilities of various drug regulatory authorities, like the Food and Drug Administration
Explain the process for selecting a suitable disease, target, bioassay, and lead compound for your drug
Identify methods for improving the binding affinity and safety of your lead compound
Discuss the steps for preclinical and clinical trials, as well as toxicological, metabolic, and stability studies
Outline the process for selecting a suitable dosage form
Summarize the history of the pharmaceutical industry
Recognize how to maintain drug safety and maximize efficiency

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