Advanced Toxicology

Catalog description

This graduate level course introduces the biochemical, genetic, cellular basis of cytotoxicity associated with current treatment therapies (small molecules, biologics and cell gene therapy etc.). Based on this knowledge, the course will study the toxic effects and their underlying mechanisms in different organ systems (e.g., liver, kidney, lung, eye, immunity, endocrine, and reproductive system). Emphasis on key adverse effects of cell gene therapy will also be introduced. In this course students will learn to link the toxicology branch of therapies and medications to the regulatory aspect of the drug development process inclusive of cell gene therapy.