In this introductory module, you will acquire the basic skills and knowledge about medicines research and discovery process and find different ways about how patients can be involved.

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Number of topics: 7

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the process of medicine discovery and development and identify the critical factors and decision points
  • Explain the concepts of efficacy and safety of a medicine
  • Relate pharmacovigilance to the concept of benefit - risk of medicine
  • Understand the concepts of life-cycle and intellectual property management of a medicine
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Number of topics: 6

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the importance and describe the possible role of patients and/or patient organisations in medicines development.
Patient Advocacy | Patient Involvement | Codes of Conduct
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Number of topics: 6

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Discuss the role of translational research in medicines development.
  • Discuss the potential application of the concept of personalized/stratified medicine in the medicines development process including the role of biomarkers.
Biomarkers | Personalised Medicine | Risk Assessment
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Number of topics: 5

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Outline the concepts of evidence-based medicine and outcomes research.
GRADE | Guidelines | Biomarkers
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Number of topics: 4

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe predisposing factors and underlying mechanisms of disease.
Special & Vulnerable Populations | Health & Disease
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Number of topics: 9

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Classify types of medicines and their mode of action and use.

Generics | Medical Devices | Gene Therapy

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