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
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.”
Course Coordinator:
Dr Alan Prem KUMAR (apkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
Drug discovery and development has evolved dramatically over recent decades, and the field continues to advance today. More sophisticated approaches and models are being developed, new technology is being incorporated into the entire pipeline of development, and exciting drug modalities continue to emerge. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to a range of existing and emerging therapy modalities including how compounds are identified and developed. Students will have an overview on the mechanism of drug action, drug delivery and metabolism, drug candidate selection, pharmacokinetic data analysis, computer-aided drug discovery, biologics design, and product patenting. More importantly, students will engage in “role-play” activity to enhance their knowledge with application drug discovery, develop concepts and enable them to collaborate as a team in the activity.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
This course aims to prepare students with the general principles and concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in humans. A sound understanding of these foundation principles, which constitute the scientific basis of therapeutics, will promote the safe and rational use of drugs in disease conditions.
The course will then progress to the study of the pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs, starting with autonomic nervous system and general principles of antimicrobial use, and followed by cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems.
Course Coordinator:
A/P Judy SNG Chia Ghee (phcsngj@nus.edu.sg)
Course Description:
The course is a study of pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically useful drugs. It is organized according to drugs acting on neurology, musculoskeletal, integumentary and endocrine systems. Antimicrobials for the treatment of infections and pain management drugs will also be included. The scientific basis of the therapeutic applications of these drugs will be demonstrated to the students, thus promoting the safe and rational use of drugs in clinical settings.
Course Coordinator:
Course Coordinator: Dr Alan Prem Kumar (apkumar@nus.edu.sg)
Course Co-Coordinator: 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.
