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Applied Drug Discovery & Development
(AD3) Certificate
AD3: Applied Drug Discovery & Development. Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Applied Drug Discovery & Development Certificate

Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
Online · Self-Paced · No Application Required

Advance your career in the pharmaceutical industry with the online Applied Drug Discovery & Development (AD3) Certificate. Curated by experts from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, the program pairs theory with real-world case studies and dives into how a drug moves from inception to market.

Quick Facts

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Online Format:

Self-paced and asynchronous

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Open Enrollment:

Start as soon as today!

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No Application:

Simply enroll to start.

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Duration:

5 courses in 20 weeks (364-day access) 

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Recommended Prerequisites:

General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cell Biology

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Cost:

$70/course (certificate not included)

$300 for the 5-course AD3 Certificate

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Explore the world of drug discovery through five engaging courses:

These 100% online courses can be taken in sequential order to earn the AD3 Certificate, or learners can opt to take one or a few standalone courses. Each course requires an estimated 7-10 hours of work.

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Intro to Drug Discovery and Development

Gain an understanding of the drug discovery and development process – from drug inception to market. Read Full Description

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Intro to Pharmacology

Learn the fundamental knowledge needed to understand pharmacology in the context of drug discovery. Read Full Description

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Intro to DMPK

Explore how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted (ADME) and learn how DMPK principles guide drug optimization and candidate selection. Read Full Description

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Intro to Medicinal Chemistry

Learn how to identify structural features in drugs, understand their pharmacokinetics and appreciate the challenges associated with drug discovery and development. Read Full Description

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Applied Drug Discovery and Development

Explore target identification and validation, hit-to-lead, lead optimization and candidate selection, while following a candidate drug toward safety studies in humans. Read Full Description

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In modern drug discovery and development, breakthroughs happen at the speed of innovation. Our certificate program not only keeps pace but propels learners to the forefront, arming them with the very latest advancements to lead with confidence in this dynamic field.

 
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Craig Lindsley, Executive Director, Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery and AD3 instructor

Become a catalyst for innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Program Outcomes:

  • Earn a digital badge for each completed course, as well as a digital certificate if all 5 courses are completed, from a world-class academic drug discovery center
  • Gain a fundamental understanding of how drugs and medicines are discovered and developed
  • Advance your career with the most up-to-date discoveries
  • Learn from world-class experts and researchers who are leading the field

Who Should Enroll:

  • Graduate students (master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral)
  • Faculty seeking to deepen their knowledge of the subject
  • Pharmaceuticals industry scientists and clinicians
  • Industry professionals seeking credentials, a refresher, or career advancement
  • Those who are considering a career pivot into drug discovery

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Join us on a journey to deepen your understanding of drug discovery and development.

Enroll in the Applied Drug Discovery & Development Certificate Program and become a catalyst for innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

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