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SCI 650

Molecular Pharmacology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
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Description

The molecular pharmacology of small molecules and biologics. The molecular biochemistry of drugs used in antimicrobial and cancer chemotherapy, immunopharmacology, cell-based therapies and gene editing therapies.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring

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spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • articulate a research question in molecular pharmacology and describe it in the format of a grant proposal with appropriate literature review.
  • explain the molecular biochemistry of drugs used in antimicrobial and cancer chemotherapy, immunopharmacology, cell-based therapies and gene editing therapies.
  • describe the basic concepts involved in drug discovery.
  • choose and explore the requirements of granting agencies, and prepare a grant proposal with all necessary elements of a successful proposal.