What it is about
In this module you gain an introduction to modern drug research, the pharmaceutical market, as well as important therapeutic classes and top medicines of recent years. You will learn the individual phases of drug development and gain insights into current progress in treatment methods. Additionally, in a seminar series you will hear lectures from industry and research on topics of synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry and modern analytics.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the sequence and objectives of drug development
- Be able to classify concepts of discovering and producing modern medicines
- Follow representations of abstract research processes and extract essential information
- Transfer what you have learned to your own study focus and term papers
What the module consists of
- Vorlesung (1 SWS)Introduction to the content of drug research; conveyed via projection/presentation
- Wissenschaftliches Seminar (2 SWS)Guest lectures from industry and research; discussion and substantive engagement
Teaching method
- Vortrag / PowerPointDelivery of lecture content and seminar talks
- Seminar with Q&A and discussion roundsEncourages critical engagement with talks and understanding of current research