Explore fundamental concepts of pharmacology, pharmacologic agents and relevant physiology and disease pathophysiology in the areas of neuropharmacology; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; renal; hematopoiesis; immune/asthma/allergy; endocrine; anti-virals and anti-retrovirals; cancer therapeutics and immunotherapy.

Basic principles in experimental design and statistics with a focus on real world situations that may be encountered while performing scientific research.

Places students in teams and connects them with Austin-area startup companies. The teams then execute business consulting projects for the startup companies. Explores how these projects help companies better understand their market, competition, business model, etc, in order to accelerate their path to market and funding decisions.

Application of physical-chemical principles to the formulation and development of stable and bioavailable drug delivery systems.

Physical-mechanical properties of compacts, drugs, and polymers. Properties of biodegradable and nonbiodegradable polymers in pharmaceutical formulations. Process validation and pilot plant scale-up.

Didactic and laboratory exposure to pharmaceutical processes used in the design, development, and optimization of drug delivery systems. Emphasis on equipment and machinery used in pharmaceutical manufacturing of these dosage forms, with discussion of other issues, such as technology transfer and scale-up.

Overview of the health care system in the United States and examination of the classic and contemporary literature on managed health care systems, with emphasis on pharmacy-related issues. Studies the advantages, disadvantages, and effects of these systems on patients, providers, and payers.

Explores oral and written communication skills for scientists conducting translational research at the interface of basic and clinical science. Introduction to the skills necessary to successfully convey medication and healthcare-related data in a professional manner. Involves discussions addressing subjects such as medical writing, grant writing, abstract development, and poster design.

Broad issues of molecular pharmacotherapeutics, including potential and challenge for optimization of drug therapy, implications for drug development and regulation, ethical and social aspects of pharmacogenomics, signal transduction, use of knock-out mice, and informed consent process in pharmacogenomic research.

Explore theory and practice of techniques used to characterize and analyze pre-formulated and formulated biologics, as well as basic biology specific to formulation sciences.

Discussion of advanced pharmacotherapeutics topics, case presentations, and journal clubs at the advanced practitioner level.

Discussion of advanced pharmacotherapeutics topics, case presentations, and journal clubs at the advanced practitioner level.

Presentation of topics of current research interest in physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, and pharmacokinetics.

Provides students with a more comprehensive background in biopharmaceutics and the drug approval process.

A survey of cancer biology that includes tumor pathology, initiation, progression and metastasis, genetic instability, DNA damage and repair, cell cycle control, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and the immune response.

Examine the fundamental principles of drug discovery and development including patenting, clinical trials, and marketing.

Application of protein, oligonucleotide, and related molecules as therapeutic agents: stability, formulation, kinetics, dynamics.

Ethical considerations in the conduct of clinical research, including institutional review boards, adherence to protocol, Food and Drug Administration and related site reviews, protection of human subjects through informed consent and confidentiality, and the use of genetic banks in research.

An advanced survey of neurotransmitters and systems in the brain. Covers experimental approaches and pharmacological analysis at behavioral, neurochemical, and neuroanatomical levels to determine mechanisms of actions of drugs that act on the brain.

Explore neuropharmacological concepts related to brain development, organization and anatomy; neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology and neuroinflammation; gut-brain axis; neurobiology of addiction; and others.

Examine primary challenges in formulating biologics. Compare relevant techniques to characterize and analyze biopharmaceuticals and explore how they are applied in pre-formulated and formulated biologics.

Explore a highly interactive and interdisciplinary approach for developing health innovation, including drug product, devices, and digital health solutions. Examine foundational entrepreneurial and innovation concepts for identifying and developing ideas, performing market validation, conducting customer discovery, assessing competition, and identifying skills for effectively working in teams.

The theory and technology of solutions and heterogeneous systems; applications of scientific principles to the design of pharmaceutical products; a study of factors influencing physical chemical characteristics, stability, and biopharmaceutical activity of solutions and coarse dispersions; review of recent literature.

Study of the kinetics of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the intact organism.

Pharmaceutical statistical analysis with a focus on choosing the appropriate statistical test to address both basic science and clinical research hypotheses. Students use the JMP software package to execute statistical analysis on their own pharmaceutical research projects.

A study of decomposition and stabilization of drug molecules in solutions and in solid dosage forms; principles of kinetics and diffusion as applied to pharmaceutical systems.

Explore a practical approach to classical experimental design, hypothesis generation, development of translational research methods that incorporate principles of basic and clinical science. Examine writing with a focus on grantsmanship and protocol development.

Analytical methods for the isolation and identification of drugs and their metabolites, specific genes, and proteins in biological fluids.

Overview of neurobiological and pharmacological mechanisms of addiction, with in-depth discussion of recent literature in the field of addiction and animal models of addiction

An organ system approach to advanced topics in general toxicology.

Discussion of mechanisms of selected drugs and toxicants.

In-depth analysis of the social and behavioral issues that affect medication use, using the content, theories, and methodologies associated with patient compliance research.

Principles of epidemiology; descriptive analytic, and clinical epidemiology; epidemiologic perspective for health care management; epidemiology and the public policy process; pharmacoepidemiology.

Review of major research methods and current issues within drug epidemiology. Emphasis on application of methods by reviewing historical and contemporary literature/examples. Areas presented include: how to read, interpret, design, conduct, review, critique and evaluate pharmacoepidemiology studies.

Analytical methods for the isolation and identification of drugs and their metabolites, specific genes, and proteins in biological fluids.

Ethical considerations in the conduct of science, including issues of animal welfare and/or human subjects research, data analysis, fraud, publications, misconduct, intellectual property, grants, peer review, and mentor responsibility.

Subjects include federal and nonfederal grants, specific aims, preliminary data, hypothesis testing, experimental design, peer review, responding to critiques, biosketch, and budgeting.

In-depth analysis of pharmacotherapeutic regimens, using complex mathematical models.

Continuation of Pharmacy Graduate Studies 385L. Advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts and their application.

Explore the scientific and operational principles underlying each step of the translational process, with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary, collaborative research and methods to move discovery more efficiently and effectively into application.

Basic principles of human physiology and anatomy in relation to drug action. Includes cellular and subcellular physiology, membrane transport, electrophysiology, synaptic transmission, and autonomic, neurological, and cardiovascular physiology and anatomy.

Principles of cellular and systems physiology. Subjects include immunology, kidney function, respiration, acid-base balance, blood and hematopoiesis, general endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, and reproduction.

Modern laboratory techniques used in medicinal and natural products chemistry.

Subjects include the structure, size, and regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, including good manufacturing practices; drug development, pricing, marketing, and channels of distribution; and issues that impact the drug development industry, including generic drug competition, patent life, active ingredient importation and finished drug product importation, drug counterfeiting and safety concerns, direct-to-consumer advertising, and the drug approval process.

Current issues in translational science.

Explore skills essential for scientific leaders including scientific reviewing, reasoning, and writing, and their application to critically reviewing and communicating research plans and data.

Designed to enhance written and oral communication skills through lectures and practice. Covers grant writing, journal paper writing, poster presentation writing, and delivery.

Survey of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, with emphasis on mechanism, experimental design, and applications in natural products biosynthesis.

Develop framework, terminology, and critical thinking and empathy tools for engaging in productive conversations around difficult topics. Explore both differences and commonalities across and within social identities, dialogue about issues pertaining to systems of oppression and enhance intercultural competencies. Examine the meaning of social identities and how they intersect, influence and/or are influenced by others.

Explores optics, image formation, functioning of epifluorescent and confocal microscopes, detector technology (cameras and photomultiplier tubes), immunofluorescence techniques, image analyses, and image presentation for publication. Study of the technology and science behind widely-used high-end microscope systems.

An introduction to the principles involved in managing pharmacy associations.

Designed to provide the student with a sound knowledge and comprehension of contemporary pharmacotherapeutic regimens used in treating cardiovascular diseases.

Explore foundational innovation and entrepreneurship concepts related to the process of developing novel drug therapies, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health products and services.

Designed to provide the student with a sound knowledge and comprehension of contemporary therapeutic principles used in treating infectious diseases.

Presentations and discussion of current research topics in alcohol studies.

A comprehensive analysis of disease processes and a determination of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the treatment of those diseases.

Statistical analysis of research data using the computer and various statistical software programs.

Principles and procedures of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs; includes reliability, validity, data collection methods, qualitative study designs, and survey methodologies.

Individual supervision of research problems in the clinical pharmacy sciences, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, safety, and pharmaceutical care.

Advanced methodologies used in pharmacy administration research; designed to build upon the skills covered in Pharmacy 390K. Explores data management issues and statistical procedures, with emphasis on the application of research methodology concepts and principles.

In-depth discussion of the contemporary pharmacotherapy and patient care relating to hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation.

In-depth discussion of the contemporary pharmacotherapy and patient care relating to hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation.

Defining a research question, general study design issues, cross-sectional and case-control studies, and diagnostic test evaluation.

Prospective observational studies; randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized intervention studies; meta-analysis; and data synthesis, evaluation, and application.

An overview of pharmacy and its primary disciplines of pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy administration and practice, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacology/toxicology.

Translational science study at partner institutions.

Terms, concepts, procedures, methods, problems, and strengths associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) research.

Terms, concepts, procedures, methods, problems, and strengths associated with pharmacoeconomics.

Experience in pharmacy practice, research, and/or administration.

Work in a professional environment and apply research, analysis, communication, and other academic skills to practical work. Experience may be on- or off-campus, paid or unpaid, and may include work with public or private corporations, nonprofit agencies, government offices, or academic laboratories. Internship to be arranged by the student and approved by their supervising professor.

Explore professional development skills (e.g., creating an individual development plan, understanding and capitalizing on strengths, curriculum vitae and resume writing, best practices in networking) and career pathways available to graduate students receiving advanced degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Present and discuss current research topics in environmental and molecular mechanisms of health and disease.

Introduction to medicinal chemistry, covering drug classes according to their pharmacological classification, structural class, and mechanism of action.

Presentations and discussion of current research topics in toxicology.

Skills, behaviours, and strategies for effective college teaching, with emphasis on pharmacy-related courses.

A multiperspective approach to modern concepts and drug design and synthetic strategy.

Interdisciplinary course intended to provide a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching at the post-secondary level. Instructional methods; instructional design; practice teaching; teaching philosophy; instructional technology; assessment of learning; class discussions; individual consultations.