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BT5502: SPECIAL STUDY MODULE 2 – BIOLOGIC THERAPIES (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course is aimed at the understanding of novel areas of drug discovery with the specific aim of understanding the role immunology and peptide chemistry play in informing the development of antibody and small molecule peptide-based biologic therapies for diverse diseases.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Garry Walsh

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will focus on the new and developing area of large molecule therapeutics. The inherent toxicity problems of synthetic, small molecule drugs are never out of the news causing safety concerns for patients and wiping billions off drug company valuations. Biologics or large molecule drugs are typically derived from natural sources and early indications would suggest that they are safe, efficacious and profitable. This course will focus on the use of therapeutic antibodies and immunopeptides for the treatment of a wide variety of clinical conditions. Wherever possible the course will use real clinical examples to deliver its applied message effectively and clearly. The course will also include presentations from industry professionals.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Group presentation (20%), flyer (20%), 2 essays (30% each).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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