MED 608 - Translational Research Training Program, Module IV

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-0)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The course aim is to discuss the principles of candidate drug targets in disease and drug design The importance of drug target validation at the cellular level, preclinical level and in clinical studies will be discussed. The syllabus includes a mix of short lectures, debate sessions, one-on-one and group discussions, along with student presentations on topical research oriented questions. This course is designed to align graduate students with the current trends in modern medical training and be effective translators of discovery and knowledge. Prerequisite: consent of Department.