Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

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University of Leeds

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Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

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What is the course about?

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

The course Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

What role does chemistry play in healthcare and our ability to diagnose and treat patients?

Course description

2 weeks

Discover how chemotherapy has evolved, and some of the breakthroughs and developments chemists have made in the fight against cancer over the last 10 years.
Diagnostic imaging examines how scientists learn about, and treat, the inside of the body without invasive surgery. You’ll explore how modern imaging techniques diagnose problems quickly and safely, and how diseases which may not previously have been picked up are identified.
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The origins of cancer chemotherapy and the key milestones in its history.
The chemotherapy process of targeting cancer cells.
The use of molecular targeted therapeutics.
Research exercise: how molecular targeted therapy is being used by researchers in the treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma.
The function of kinase inhibitors.
Recent and possible future developments in the treatment of cancer.
The potential of epigenetics to transform cancer therapy.
Assignment: prepare interview questions to demonstrate scientific understanding.
The four main medical imaging techniques and the basic science behind them.
The medical properties of metals and the impact that medical imaging has made in diagnostic medicine.
The ‘chelate effect’ and the fundamental role that ligands play in creating contrast agents that are safe for human use.
The innovative use of X-ray machines in cardiac catheter labs and reflection on the advantages of moving images in X-ray processes.
The interdisciplinary nature of medical imaging and the importance of effective communication between roles.
The challenges and drawbacks related to patient safety during the use of diagnostic imaging techniques.
The ethical considerations associated with imaging techniques.
Assignment: a peer reviewed task to prepare a set of interview questions for a scientist.

The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in chemistry; no previous knowledge or experience is required.
If you are working in the field of science and would like to practice and improve your science writing skills, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
If you intend to complete the Discovering Science program, it is recommended that you complete Discovering Science: Science Writing before starting this course, however this course can still be studied independently.

University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

Course Topic

Chemistry, Healthcare & Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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