Education
Post Graduate
MDG5204 - Advanced Topics in Fundamental and Applied Pharmacology (4 Units)
Course Coordinator:
Dr Mitchell LAI Kim Peng (phclkpm@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
The course will delve into cutting-edge research in pharmacological disease treatment, examining new disease targets and innovative drug mechanisms affecting major human organ systems. The focus will be on cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders, with detailed analysis of specific drugs and the research advancements in these fields.
MDG5232 -Current Practices in Biotechnology (4 Units)
Course Coordinator:
Dr Alan Prem KUMAR (apkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
The unique aspect of this course is that it allows students to meet successful members of the local biotechnology community. This course provides an opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders about commercially viable technologies, and about the job roles and their career transition from academia to industry. Students will experience the steps involved in taking a product from the research laboratory to the market, intellectual property rights and infringement, regulatory requirements, market competition and the use of real-world data in pharmaceutical industries. The course also provides students with an opportunity to “elevator pitch” their pharma business proposal to “stakeholders.”
MDG5252 - Understanding IP and Patent in Biomedical Industry (4 Units)
Course Coordinator:
Dr Alan Prem KUMAR (apkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Dr Ho Wanxing Eugene (phchwe@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
In today's innovation-driven and knowledge-based economy, intellectual property (IP) represents 90% of the total asset value of S&P 500 companies. In the biomedical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors, it is crucial for researchers, scientists, scientific managers, and innovation directors to understand the significance of IP and patents. This understanding is essential for the effective creation, identification, protection, and commercialization of innovations and IP. This course also covers related topics in IP commercialization, including technology transfer, licensing, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Senior guest lecturers from the biomedical and life sciences industries will share their relevant IP experiences and case studies.
