Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Introduction to emerging technologies and research advances in biotechnologies. Topics include semisynthetic production of drugs and drug candidates through large-scale fermentation, next generation synthesis of DNA and whole genes, green toxicology, single-molecule diagnostics, orphan-drug re-purposing, and next- generation genomic analyses in drug development. Translational research, issues of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethics are also covered.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: McKeague, Maureen; Thanabalasuriar, Ajitha (Winter)