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Overview
This Drug Discovery - Approaches to Discovering and Designing Different Therapeutic Modalities course offered by Harvard Medical School Online examines the scientific and strategic frameworks that underpin the creation of new medical interventions across multiple treatment categories. Participants gain insight into contemporary pharmaceutical research, exploring how scientific discoveries are advanced toward practical healthcare applications and how emerging approaches are expanding treatment possibilities for a growing range of conditions.
Key Facts
Learners explore a variety of therapeutic platforms, including small-molecule compounds, protein-based products, nucleic acid technologies, and cell-based interventions. The course addresses topics such as target selection, medicinal chemistry, antibody technologies, RNA-based approaches, manufacturing requirements, regulatory considerations, and the practical challenges involved in bringing new medical products to patients. Real-world case studies illustrate the scientific, technical, and operational factors influencing successful therapeutic development.Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Hit Identification
- Hit Validation
- Structure-Activity Relationship Studies
- Parallel Medicinal Chemistry
- Lead Optimization
- Clinical Candidate Discovery
- Spectroscopy Methods
- Small Molecule Protein Degraders
- Protein Purification
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Semi-structured
Campus Location
- Boston, United States
Disciplines
Pharmacy View 7 other Short Courses in Pharmacy in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course builds on foundational science by exploring complex concepts through engaging biomedical visualizations, clinical applications, and real-world scenarios. Participants are recommended to have prior knowledge of basic biology, chemistry, and pharmacology to gain the greatest benefit from the material.
- The course is suitable for pharmaceutical and related industry professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of both established and emerging therapeutic modalities and their discovery processes. It is also appropriate for healthcare professionals, researchers, and learners with foundational knowledge of drug discovery who wish to deepen their understanding of advanced therapeutic approaches and modern drug development strategies.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full - Out-of-State1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State1025 USD / full≈ 1025 USD / full
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