The search for new medicinal products is one of the major driving forces behind the development and application of new synthetic methods. This free course, Birth of a drug, focuses on a specific case study that follows the development of a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a particularly good example of the application of organic chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, and illustrates the scientific processes that are involved in the development of any new drug.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
explain the criteria that must be satisfied before starting new drug development
say how an understanding of the pharmaceutical background is a necessary basis for the design of the new drug
understand the strategies used in the research programme and how they led eventually to the development of a new drug.
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I have really enjoyed the course. Instead of separating the written explanation from the videos, I would have grouped them to show the video and the relevant explanation.
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The chemistry and processes described here are certainly advanced and I must confess to have struggled with some of it. Much googling to brush up on stuff as I read through. Even if you don't get all the complexities it's a fascinating insight into the sheer sweat and toil that goes into pharmacutecal research. Really it's genius but we take it all for granted. Much better understanding of what we really mean by organic compounds. Also loved the wonderful myriad of technical vocubulary - it's like crossing a dictionary with a coral reef. Thanks guys.
I have really enjoyed the course. Instead of separating the written explanation from the videos, I would have grouped them to show the video and the relevant explanation.