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Introduction to Drug Hunting

This course introduces and summarizes the different steps of preclinical drug discovery, wrapping up with a brief description of the subsequent clinical trials and the importance of competitive intelligence in project strategy.  It provides a high-level overview for those interested in a more general understanding of the topic and forms the foundation for a more in-depth exploration of topics covered in other courses in this series. Target audience: This course is suitable for life scientists, clinicians, and individuals from fields that support drug discovery (e.g., patents, finance, licensing, etc.) interested in learning more about the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector. Advanced undergraduate coursework or practical familiarity/working knowledge in biological sciences and organic chemistry is recommended.

Status: Pharmacology
Status: Medical Science and Research
IntermediateCourse10 hours

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MS

Reviewed Sep 19, 2024

I love how concise it is. The structure is incredibly well done. Thank you!

HE

Reviewed Oct 6, 2025

Just the right pace and level of detail to support my introductory understanding

TR

Reviewed Nov 20, 2024

Great introduction - accessible and clear, even for a none scientist

VM

Reviewed Mar 31, 2025

This coarse is really beginner's friendly and easy to understand.

MJ

Reviewed Aug 4, 2025

Very well conducted and provided all basic information in easy language and graphs

SA

Reviewed Aug 28, 2024

Great neatly-packaged and succinct course on drug discovery and development.

AR

Reviewed Aug 24, 2024

succinct, well explained, quick to move through the modules

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