The role of codes of professional conduct in the recognition, evaluation and resolution of conflicting ethical principles in research.

Application of descriptive and inferential statistical principles to data collection, collation, and analysis.

Students’ critical review of research papers and presentations on contemporary scientific issues. Seminars on research topics by outstanding scientists.

Students’ critical review of research papers and presentations on contemporary scientific issues. Seminars on research topics by outstanding scientists.

Student review and presentation of contemporary issues in /pharmaceutical sciences. Study of basic principles of developing a grant proposal with emphasis on goals/objectives, plan, data analysis, and budgeting.

Student review and presentation of contemporary issues in /pharmaceutical sciences. Study of basic principles of developing a grant proposal with emphasis on goals/objectives, plan, data analysis, and budgeting.

A course covering various aspects of regulatory affairs in drug and formulation development, preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics evaluations for FDA approvals of new drugs.

The study of the theoretical and practical applications of literature search, statistics, and planning/ design to research development are discussed. It prepares students to employ these tools in solving research problems.

This course provides an in-depth physiology of selected organ systems in the human body, with primary focus on the biology and cellular changes that occur in the pathogenesis of various diseases.

The course offers an in-depth analysis of the theories of drug-receptor interactions and the molecular mechanisms that underlie the pharmacological basis of drug action on biological systems. The application of "these principles to proper experimental design in pharmacology is also discussed.

The study of proteolytic equilibria and buffer solutions, interfacial phenomena and diffusion coefficient, stability kinetics, complexation and protein binding, and polymer science.

The study of the relationships between the physiochemical principles and dosage formulations of drug product and physiological factors that determines pharmacokinetic aspects of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

A course exploring the mechanisms of action of biological catalysts and effectors with regard to possible means of selective chemotherapeutic control of biological processes.

Focus on the structure and functions of molecules and the application of those parameters to the design and synthesis of organic substances.

An introduction of on-going research projects to students in three laboratories. Students must complete this course before selecting the dissertation advisor.

MASTERS THESIS Supervised research and thesis preparation

A course describing methods employed in the study/synthesis of natural compounds, biotransformation pathways, and the significance of metabolism in the design of new agents.

A course which conveys an understanding of the molecular basis of cellular compartmentalization, protein/membrane trafficking, cytoskeleton regulation, molecular motors, cell cycle, cell death, signal transduction, cell-cell and matrix-cell communications.

A course describing the biology and physiology of genes. It covers the genetic basis of diseases, drug actions/toxicity, and interindividual differences in responses to drugs.

A course emphasizing practical synthetic chemistry useful in the preparation of complex polyfunctional molecules.

The application of concepts of drug kinetics to the interpretation of preclinical and clinical data. Mathematical derivations of the mass balanced relationships involving rate processes and their physiological importance are discussed. (Prerequisite: PHS 811)

Discussion of topics including Preformulation pharmaceutical excipients, solid dosage forms, dispersed systems, microencapsulated formulations, controlled release dosage forms and dermatological and biotechnological-derived products

The current practice, rationale and design of novel drug delivery systems, novel drug delivery systems under investigation and future drug delivery technology and systems.

A discussion of the impact of drugs on the biosynthesis and mechanisms of action of hormones in regulation of cellular metabolism and expression of physiological effects. Research problems in endocrinology will be highlighted. (Prerequisites: PHS 809, Pharmacology.)

A course focusing on the etiology and development of neurological disease and how drugs, at a molecular level, affect transmission of chemical signals, the brain’s signaling system and function as well as pathways of neurological disorders. (Prerequisite: PBS 809, Pharmacology.)

A course designed to study receptors, signaling, pathways, enzymes, channels, transcriptional mechanisms, and molecular modeling relevant to drug design and drug action.

Supervised research on an approved research problem suitable for the preparation of a dissertation.

Supervised research on an approved research problem suitable for the preparation of a dissertation.

Supervised research and dissertation preparation

Supervised research and dissertation preparation