Introduction To Drug Discovery And Drug Development

Learn about how drugs are discovered and developed with a top pharmaceutical professional.

What you'll learn
Learn how to THINK like a pharmaceutical scientist or a clinical project coordinator
Have insight into the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy, and drug discovery and development process
Understand how drugs candidates are discovered, developed, put through clinical trial, and regulated
Know the similarity and differences between generic and innovator (brand) drugs
Alternative and complementary medicine, what they are, why people use them, and how they "work"
Decide for yourself the controversies surrounding "Big Pharma" and how they work
Understand the difference between pharmaceutical scientist, pharmacist, pharmacologists, toxicologists, doctors, and nurses,
The theory of bioequivalence, narrow therapeutic drugs, regulatory requirements
And many, many more…..
Requirements
No prior pharmaceutical experience needed
Some basic science, biology, chemistry, and/or math background is recommended, but not required
Description
Master the science behind pharmaceutical drug discovery, drug development, and clinical trials. Whether you're expanding your career knowledge or an aspiring pharmaceutical scientist or clinical project coordinator, you've come to the right place.This course will give you a deep understanding of the science behind how drug candidates are discovered and selected, how drugs are developed, the process of clinical trial, alternative medicine, generic and innovator drugs, regulatory requirements, and an overview of the pharmaceutical industry,While most science courses focus on simply what the theories are, I teach through applicable, real-life examples designed to show you why these theories work and how they can be applied in your very own daily lives. I will not teach you to memorize formulas, theories, or to regurgitate facts and drug names. I will teach you how to THINK like a pharmaceutical scientist or clinical project coordinator.By the end of the course, you'll be able to:Describe how drugs candidates are discovered, developed, put through clinical trial, and regulatedExplain the similarity and differences between generic and innovator (brand) drugsUnderstand alternative and complementary medicine, what they are, why people use them, and how they "work"Discuss the controversies surrounding "Big Pharma" and the biggest lawsuits surrounding pharmaceutical companiesExplain the theory of bioequivalence, narrow therapeutic drugs, regulatory requirementsKnow the difference between pharmaceutical scientist, pharmacist, pharmacologists, toxicologists, doctors, and nursesAnd many, many more…The course will provide you with:Instructional videos of course contentLecture slides to go with the instructional videosDownloadable technical resourcesLifetime accessEmail and message supportDisclaimer:The contents of this course "Introduction to Drug Discovery and Drug Development", including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material contained on Udemy (“Content”) are for informational purposes only. I do not intend the Content to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or learned it on Udemy. © Your Unlocked Potential Inc. All rights reserved.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Drug Discovery and Development

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What Is Drug Discovery?

Lecture 3 Brief History of Drug Discovery

Lecture 4 What Is Drug Development?

Lecture 5 Basic Pharmacology

Lecture 6 Agonists, Inhibitors, and Allosteric Modulators

Section 2: Approaches To Drug Discovery

Lecture 7 Stages of Drug Discovery

Lecture 8 Natural Sources of Drug Discovery

Lecture 9 Synthetic Sources of Drug Discovery

Lecture 10 Virtual Design / Virtual Screening

Lecture 11 Considerations When Designing A Lead Compound

Section 3: A Breakdown of The Drug Development Process

Lecture 12 Preclinical Development

Lecture 13 Phase 0 and Phase 1 of Clinical Trial

Lecture 14 Phase 2 of Clinical Trial

Lecture 15 Phase 3 of Clinical Trial

Lecture 16 Phase 4 of Clinical Trial

Section 4: Regulatory Bodies, Costs, and Financing

Lecture 17 Why Do We Need Regulatory Bodies?

Lecture 18 Drug Applications

Lecture 19 Cost of Research

Lecture 20 Financing

Section 5: Bioequivalence

Lecture 21 Similarities and Differences Between Innovator vs. Generic Drug

Lecture 22 Are Generic Drugs Safe?

Lecture 23 Subsequent Entry Biologics vs. Generic Drugs

Lecture 24 The Theory of Bioequivalence

Lecture 25 Bioequivalence Regulatory Requirement

Lecture 26 Misconceptions About Generic Drugs

Lecture 27 Controversies Surrounding Generic Drugs

Section 6: Essential Medicines, "Big Pharma", and Controversies of Pharmaceutical Companies

Lecture 28 Essential Medicine

Lecture 29 What is “Big Pharma”?

Lecture 30 The “Big Pharma” Conspiracy

Lecture 31 The Dark Side of Pharmaceutical Companies

Lecture 32 Pharmaceutical Company Lawsuits and Settlements

Lecture 33 The Types of Pharmaceutical Companies

Section 7: Complementary and Alternative Medicines

Lecture 34 What Is Alternative Medicine?

Lecture 35 Types and Classification of Alternative Medicines

Lecture 36 Why Do People Use Alternative Medicine?

Lecture 37 Issues and Controversies Surrounding Alternative Medicines

Lecture 38 How Do Complementary or Alternative Therapies “Work”?

Lecture 39 Negative and Positive Aspects of Alternative Medicines

Section 8: The Different Roles of Various Health Professionals

Lecture 40 Pharmaceutical Scientists

Lecture 41 Pharmacologists and Toxicologists

Lecture 42 Pharmacists, Doctors, and Nurses

Section 9: Conclusions and Next Steps

Lecture 43 Conclusions and Next Steps

Anyone working or interested in the pharmaceutical or clinical science industry,Anyone who's looking to THINK like a pharmaceutical scientist or a clinical project coordinator,Anyone interested in the overall pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, and drug development process,Anyone who wants basic understanding of pharmaceutical theories for career advancement or school,Anyone who is curious about alternative medicine,Anyone who wants to know more about "Big Pharma" and lawsuits surrounding pharmaceutical companies,Anyone who wants to know which one to pick - generic drugs or brand name drugs,Anyone who simply wants to learn! Beginner friendly!