Drug Discovery - Approaches to Discovering and Designing Different Therapeutic Modalities Harvard Medical School Online

Overview

This Drug Discovery - Approaches to Discovering and Designing Different Therapeutic Modalities course offered by Harvard Medical School Online  examines modern drug discovery and development across a range of therapeutic modalities. Participants explore the processes used to identify, design, optimize, and evaluate new treatments, building on foundational pharmacology knowledge to understand how current and emerging therapies are developed. The programme highlights advances that are expanding the range of treatable diseases and improving existing therapeutic options.

Key Facts

Learners investigate discovery strategies for small molecules, proteins, nucleic acid-based treatments, and cell therapies. The course covers target identification, candidate optimization, medicinal chemistry, protein engineering, antibody development, therapeutic RNA technologies, cell modification approaches, preclinical assessment, manufacturing considerations, and challenges associated with developing novel treatments. Real-world examples demonstrate how different discovery platforms are translated into clinical applications.