New York University School of Medicine Drug Development Educational Program: 2‐Year Benchmark

Drug development (DD) is a multidisciplinary process that spans the translational continuum, yet remains an understudied entity in medical schools and biomedical science institutes. In response to a growing interest and unmet need, we implemented a DD course series that details identification of via...

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Published in:Clinical and translational science 2016-10, Vol.9 (5), p.274-280
Main Authors: Plaksin, J, Cymerman, RM, Caso Caso, R, Galeano, C, Ramasamy, R, Gold‐von Simson, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology industry
Drug development
Innovations
Intellectual property
Polls & surveys
R&D
Research & development
Schools
Students
Therapeutic applications
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Summary:Drug development (DD) is a multidisciplinary process that spans the translational continuum, yet remains an understudied entity in medical schools and biomedical science institutes. In response to a growing interest and unmet need, we implemented a DD course series that details identification of viable molecular targets, clinical trial design, intellectual property, and marketing. Enrollment is open to faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and MD, PhD, and MS students. After 2 years, 37 students and 23 students completed the fall and spring courses, respectively. Pre/post‐surveys demonstrated gained knowledge across course topics, with mean survey scores increased by 66% (p < 0.001) after each course. Lectures for each course were consistently rated highly, with a mean course rating of 4.1/5. Through this program, trainees will have a more innovative approach toward identification of therapeutic targets and modalities. Furthermore, they will learn to integrate technology and biomedical informatics to find creative solutions in the DD process.
ISSN:1752-8054
1752-8062
DOI:10.1111/cts.12410