PHAR 540 — Advances in Industrial Biotechnology

Introduction to emerging technologies and research advances in biotechnologies. Topics include semisynthetic production of drugs and drug candidates through large-scale fermentation, next generation synthesis of DNA and whole genes, green toxicology, single-molecule diagnostics, orphan-drug re-purposing, and next- generation genomic analyses in drug development. Translational research, issues of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethics are also covered.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Department: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Prerequisite: CHEM 222 (or equivalent) and BIOL 200 or CHEM 332