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Quantitative Pharmacology

Course
2017-2018

Description

This lecture series comprises the theoretical basis and application of quantitative pharmacology and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) modeling with the purpose of characterizing and predicting the onset, intensity, and duration of drug effects in patients.

Coordinator

Dr. J.G.C. van Hasselt (coen.vanhasselt@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl)

Admission requirements

Students of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences. Adequate knowledge of Pharmacology and Statistics.

Mode of Instruction

The course will mainly consist of lectures and group discussions. Active participation in the discussions and self-study skills are required for this course.

Reading list

Will be announced during the course.

Course objectives

  • Understand key concepts inpharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics processes and their description using pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) models.

  • Understand the basic mathematical principles used in PK-PD models.

  • Understand the basic concepts in quantitative systems pharmacology.

Assessment method

Written Exam (75%), and assignments (25%).

Timetable

The course is usually taught in February / March.

Registration

Application via uSis. Registration closes 1 month before the start of the course.

Remarks

A minimum of 5 participants is required.