BIOL 2930Z - Pharmaceutics Delivery in Biological Systems

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

This course will address the historical persepctives and the science and technologies that form the basis of drug, protein and gene delivery systems. Presentations and interpretations of these advances in the lay press will also be reviewed and discussed. Therapeutic systems will be presented in the context of specific organ systems and associated pathophysiologies. Topics for discussion will include drug and gene therapies for cardiovascular disease, hormone therapies, bone and cartilage related therapies and genetically-based vaccines. The immerging areas of in utero and embryonic gene therapies will also be discussed. This course is designed for post-baccalaureate level students who are professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Students are expected to have diverse backgrounds and varying levels of knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry. Previous undergraduate education in the Life Sciences that are equivalent to such courses as BIOL 0200, BIOL 0280 and CHEM 0350 are acceptable.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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