Bringing a drug from bench to bedside is cross-disciplinary. This module enables scholars to put their own research in context and to understand the key parameters in the development of potential novel therapeutics. Outline of content: Identifying drug targets and…
Curriculum: ICAT
Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
This module offers a range of lectures covering novel applications of molecular technologies in 23 the diagnostic arena as well as investigating the therapeutic developments made possible by increasing understanding of biology at the molecular level. Thus topics include molecular…
High Content Screening and Analysis
High content screening analysis is a novel technological platform which allows for the simultaneous assessment of hundreds of parameters in cells using a high throughput approach. Thus hundreds of variables in hundreds of wells can be continuously monitored in real…
Product Development, Validation & Regulation
In order to design safe and effective medical devices in a timely and efficient fashion, an understanding of how the body is designed to function and how it will likely respond to a medical device is key. This course will…
CRDI Course – Techniques & Strategies in Molecular Medicine
This course, running over 2 full days, is designed to give bioscientists and clinicians a broad overview of research techniques and their application. Basic molecular biology laboratory experience is assumed, but you should not need prior knowledge of the techniques…
Teaching and Learning Module for Graduate Studies
Module Objective: To introduce graduates to the principles and practices of teaching and learning at third level through engagement with teaching scenarios enacted through experiential learning and research informed teaching. Module Content: Students will be invited to interrogate their teaching and student…
Scientific Outreach and Communication
Module Objective: To develop key science communication skills for postgraduate students through discussing, explaining, and generating excitement about science in the broader community. Module Content: Students must actively participate in outreach activities to promote Science in an understandable manner to…
Innovation & Technology Transfer
Aspects of innovation (history, theory, strategy etc) and technology (strategies, acquisition, assessment) will be covered by this course. Intellectual property and asset management, including issues surrounding contracts, licensing, transfer, negotiations and commercialisation will also be explored. Included will be case…
Drug Discovery and Development
Topics covered: The development of the pharmaceutical industry Pharmacokinetic and pharmacology issues in discovery The rise of biopharmaceuticals Delivery of biotech molecules by non-injected routes Gene delivery using viral and non-viral vectors Clinical development from Phase 1-Phase 4 with case…
Biostatistics Workshop
The aim of this module is to provide participants with an overview of fundamental biostatistical methods, an understanding of the key concept of variability and a practical working knowledge of the statistical techniques they are likely to encounter in applied…