Thomas Smith is an Associate Director in the department of Academic Partnering and External Innovation at Novartis Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, USA. He is responsible for facilitating early strategic partnerships between the Novartis biomedical research organization and external academic institutions. Prior to this, he worked with project teams from the multiple disease areas at Novartis on new therapeutic modalities, drug prototypes, and enabling early-stage drug discovery efforts against disease-relevant targets of interest. He completed a MA and PhD in the department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, NY, USA, whilst his post-doctoral studies were at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA.
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Dive into the critical stages of drug development with our Lead Selection & Optimization course. Learn to identify potential leads, understand their characteristics, and optimize them for clinical use through a real-world case study on antimalarial therapy.
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Embark on a journey into the world of drug development with our Targets, Assays & Screening course. Delve into the critical initial phases where potential drugs are identified from vast libraries of molecules. This course will equip you with an understanding of various assays and screening methods used to pinpoint compounds that could lead to breakthrough therapies.
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Embark on a journey into the world of Pharmacokinetics with this engaging online course offered by Coursera. Designed for students and professionals alike, this course provides an in-depth understanding of critical concepts such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), and how to interpret drug concentration-time data to calculate essential pharmacokinetic parameters like volume of distribution, half-life, and clearance.
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Explore the critical role of patient safety in drug discovery with our Preclinical Safety course on Coursera. Delve into the lessons learned that shape current safety evaluations, understand the purpose and methods behind toxicology and safety studies, and learn how to assess and mitigate risks for new medications.
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through pre-formulation with this Coursera course. Master the art of developing active compounds into effective formulations for animal studies and early human clinical trials. Explore critical aspects like enhancing drug solubility, selecting the right crystalline form, determining the route of administration, and understanding the nuances between drug substance and drug product.
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Dive into the world of pharmacology with our 'Introduction to Drug Hunting' course. This beginner-friendly program offers a high-level overview of the critical steps in preclinical drug discovery, including research, development, and the crucial role of competitive intelligence in project strategy. Ideal for those new to the field or seeking a broad understanding before delving deeper.