Academic Drug Discovery

Academic Drug Discovery is a fully virtual, self-paced course designed to introduce you to the exciting world of Drug Discovery. The course is a collaboration between Fast Forward Medical Innovation and Michigan Drug Discovery at the University of Michigan. As you progress through each unit, you will learn the individual steps and critical stages for any drug discovery project, with a particular focus on projects being conducted within the academic environment. The lessons in this course – developed by 18 different subject matter experts – focus primarily on small molecule therapeutics, however, many of the points illustrated apply equally to other kinds of drugs, including antibodies and RNA. Course Goals: 1. Define consistent academic drug discovery terms, concepts, and strategies 2. Outline and describe the critical stages and individual development steps within the academic drug discovery process 3. Identify and access relevant drug discovery resources, including for development, funding, and mentorship Target Audience: 1. Physician-scientists 2. Basic scientists 3. Postdoctoral and other trainees

Introductory

Free