Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications

General objectives The course aims to provide the student with basic notions relating to bio-pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical technology, and to controlled release and specific targeting systems with particular reference to biological molecules. Studying how the active ingredients can be effectively conveyed and distributed specifically in the sites and tissues of interest is necessary to maximize the effect of the drugs trying to reduce their toxicity. Lessons and seminar activities contribute to develop the following skills: - to understand the formulation, production and control problems of conventional and non-conventional pharmaceutical forms, with particular attention to the relative national and international standards; - to evaluate the use of the categories presented during the course according to the principles of quality, safety and economic sustainability. Specific goals 1. Knowledge and understanding: - basic elements relating to the formulation, preparation, classification and control of medicinal products; - national and international regulatory aspects related to the formulation, preparation, classification and control of conventional and innovative pharmaceutical forms 2. Applying knowledge and understanding - to follow the main stages of medicine production control, with particular regard to regulatory problems and their safety; - to develop knowledge and skills suitable for a correct evaluation, selection, information and use in compliance with current legislation and patients’ clinical needs. 3. Making judgments The lessons, seminar activities and practical activities in the laboratory allow the student to: - evaluate the managerial, technological and practical aspects relating to the preparation, production, control, distribution and sale control of medicines; - identify and evaluate the risks related to the manufacture, control and use of medicines. 4. Communication skills During the course there will be moments of comparison and debate, coordinated by the teacher, aimed at verifying the ability to communicate / transmit what the student has learned. 5. Learning skills The student will find an in-depth study of what they heard in class on the recommended texts. This work of research and critical evaluation of the texts will help him to rediscover the covered topics also in the future when by now the memories of the concepts taught in the classroom will be faded.