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Stephanie Dodd, MSc. , Sabine Guth, PhD, Thomas M. Smith, PhD, Alan P. Brown, PhD, DABT , Erland Stevens, PhD, W. Ross Tracey, PhD, Sujal Deshmukh, PhD, and Douglas S. Auld, PhD

Patient safety is of paramount importance for any drug discovery program.  This course looks at some of the lessons learned which have influenced how promising molecules are currently evaluated for safety risks.  In vitro and in vivo toxicology and safety studies are discussed, why they are performed, and how the data they provide guide a safety risk assessment, including determining a therapeutic index or safety window for a drug.  Finally, the course will look at how safety data guide human dose selection, and some of the studies performed during clinical development.

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Patient safety is of paramount importance for any drug discovery program.  This course looks at some of the lessons learned which have influenced how promising molecules are currently evaluated for safety risks.  In vitro and in vivo toxicology and safety studies are discussed, why they are performed, and how the data they provide guide a safety risk assessment, including determining a therapeutic index or safety window for a drug.  Finally, the course will look at how safety data guide human dose selection, and some of the studies performed during clinical development.

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.

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Preclinical Safety, part 1
Welcome, by the end of the course students will be able to: Recognize the role of toxicology in drug development and its differentiation from pharmacology. List and describe representative preclinical toxicology studies conducted to identify and quantify risks a small molecule may pose to a patient. Explain how preclinical safety assessments contribute to early human dose selection.
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Preclinical Safety, part 2
Preclinical Safety, part 3

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Meets the needs of individuals from fields that support drug discovery, such as patents, finance, and licensing
Offers practical insights for life scientists and clinicians
Provides a comprehensive overview of preclinical safety assessments, contributing to early human dose selection
Examines representative preclinical toxicology studies, enhancing understanding of risk identification and quantification
Taught by recognized experts in the field
Prerequisites include advanced undergraduate coursework or practical familiarity in biological sciences and organic chemistry

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Review the basics of pharmacology to strengthen your understanding of drug development.
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