Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

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Introduction to basic and advanced concepts in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacology for clinical investigators and other research professionals participating in the conduct of clinical trials. Prior coursework in pharmacology recommended. Prereq: Admission to the MS Translational Pharmacology program, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 8020, or 7310 and 7320. 7586 Integrative in Vivo Modeling for Drug Development: G P 3 Application for Safety and Clinical Pharmacology Evaluating drug effects and animal models for safety and toxicity assessment. Prereq: 7582, or permission of instructor. 7588 Toxic Substances G P 3 Survey the effects of toxic substances on biological systems including the mechanism of action for major toxicants, sources of toxicants, signs and symptoms associated with intoxications, and methods of treatment. Substances presented will include those that may be encountered occupationally, environmentally, medically, and in the context of substance abuse. Recommended prereq: 7582.