Current Trends in Biotherapeutics Elective

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This course focuses on newer generation of biological drugs (peptides, proteins, antibodies, gene based drugs, and drug delivery systems) that are used in modern medicine to treat and prevent serious diseases. This course is designed to help the students to understand the current trends in biotherapeutics drug development and regulatory aspects. This course also provides the students an opportunity to give podium presentations based on students’ topic of interest (research area/disease condition). After completing this course, students will be able to explain the contemporary trends in biotherapeutics. PHE 1091: Intro to Pharmacy Residency Elective – 2.0 Credit Hours This course is designed to help the student prepare to enter pharmacy residency training following graduation. The course will provide the student with a thorough overview of career and training opportunities, the residency application process and residency resources. The student will gain experience in the application of his or her existing knowledge base, efficiently responding to patient care or drug information questions, interviewing and presenting patient cases. Other covered topics include time management, research project design and implementation, life as a resident, and introduction to hospital pharmacy.