Small Molecule Drug Discovery Primer 201

- Level: Intermediate
- CPE: 1.0 Credits
- Time: 55 Minutes
Small Molecule Drug Discovery Primer 201 explores the strategies used by top pharma teams to identify and refine promising drug candidates. Examine early screening tools, lead optimization approaches, and the use of in silico, in vitro, and in vivo data to drive decisions that move lead chemical compounds into preclinical development.
- Gain insight into go/no-go development decisions by evaluating specific benchmarks
- Discover three strategic questions that guide the evaluation of drug-target interactions
- Learn the essential scientific and technical data researchers collect to assess a drug’s potential safety and efficacy
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Overview
Outlines the steps involved in drug discovery and positions them within the broader process of bringing a new therapeutic to market.
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Early Screening
Describes common drug discovery platforms for target identification, focusing on high-throughput screening of molecules.
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Target Validation
Showcases the drug target validation process and key considerations that inform the selection of drug targets.
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Lead Optimization Criteria
Details lead optimization strategies through rational drug design and consideration of ADMET properties.
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Discovery to Development Transition Criteria
Lists the critical safety and efficacy criteria/data for advancement of potential drug candidates.
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