PHSI 3210 FOUNDATIONS OF MOLECULES TO MEDICINE (3 credits)
The first of a two courses sequence about the processes of drug discovery and how molecules become medicines. Emphasis will be placed on natural products and synthesized drugs, and the aspects involved in bringing drugs to the market (including target identification, validation, lead optimization, ADME phases and studies, IND options, and clinical trials). Offered Fall semesters.
Prerequisite(s): "C" grade or higher in CHEM 2260 & CHEM 2274, and PHSI 1010. Also required: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 4650 and 4654 or prior completion with minimum "C" grade; OR departmental permission.