After a general introduction of “classical” and “modern” drug discovery, various receptors, ion-channels, enzymes, carbohydrates and nucleotides are presented which provide clues as to how novel drugs can be found. It will be demonstrated that the multidisciplinary interaction between molecular biology, pharmacology, biophysics and chemistry is of utmost importance in the drug discovery process.
Coordinator
prof. dr. A.P. IJzerman
Students
*5th years ‘doctoraal’ students of ‘Bio-Farmaceutische Wetenschappen’, Biology and Chemistry; *2nd years MSc students of BPS (Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences), Biology, Life Science & Technology and Chemistry.
Admittance demands
Sufficient background knowledge of Chemistry and Biology
Method of instruction
Lectures
Required reading
Hand outs
Examination
Written exam on November 28, 2008.
minimal amount of students
15 students
Time table
The course will be given on the following dates and times in 2008:
*November 3: 13.00–17.00 h *November 4: 9.00–13.00 h *November 10: 13.00–17.00 h *November 11: 9.00–13.00 h *November 13: 11.00–15.00 h
The written examination is due on November 28, 2008: 14.00–17.00 h.
See the schedule of the lecture series in the master study guide 2008—2009. Please note that the times of the lectures deviate from the standard times given in the study guide.
See the [seminar schedule](content_docs/wis000/bfw/BFW2008-09/bps_caput_mdd_2008.doc for) the speakers and the subjects of their lectures.
Application
Application by e-mail to prof. dr. A. IJzerman, e-mail: ijzerman@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl
Course objective
The course objective is to learn and appreciate the multidisciplinary aspects of drug discovery with an emphasis on the identification of a biologically active molecule with optimal properties.