Discovering Science
Medicinal Chemistry
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Topics Covered- The origins of cancer chemotherapy and the key milestones in its history.
- The chemotherapy process of targeting cancer cells.
- The use of molecular targeted therapeutics.
- Research exercise: how molecular targeted therapy is being used by researchers in the treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma.
- The function of kinase inhibitors.
- Recent and possible future developments in the treatment of cancer.
- The potential of epigenetics to transform cancer therapy.
- Assignment: prepare interview questions to demonstrate scientific understanding.
- The four main medical imaging techniques and the basic science behind them.
- The medical properties of metals and the impact that medical imaging has made in diagnostic medicine.
- The ‘chelate effect’ and the fundamental role that ligands play in creating contrast agents that are safe for human use.
- The innovative use of X-ray machines in cardiac catheter labs and reflection on the advantages of moving images in X-ray processes.
- The interdisciplinary nature of medical imaging and the importance of effective communication between roles.
- The challenges and drawbacks related to patient safety during the use of diagnostic imaging techniques.
- The ethical considerations associated with imaging techniques.
- Assignment: a peer reviewed task to prepare a set of interview questions for a scientist.
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Length | 2 weeks |
Effort | 5 hours per week |
Starts | Feb 10 (216 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Oliver Sacker, Paul Taylor, Martin McPhillie |
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Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 2 weeks |
Effort | 5 hours per week |
Starts | Feb 10 (216 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Oliver Sacker, Paul Taylor, Martin McPhillie |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
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