Foundations in Drug Discovery (Research Techniques in Medicinal Chemistry)
(30:715:451 or 16:663:501)
Course Instructor
- Matthew Moschitto, Ph.D., (Coordinator)
- Room 330 EMSOP (PH)
- 848-445-5382
- m.moschitto@pharmacy.rutgers.edu
Times and Location
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Friday: 1 PM – 2:20 PM
EMSOP Room 249
Fall 2025 Exam Schedule
Exam # 1 – 10/7/2025
Exam # 2 – 11/11/2025
Final Exam – TBD
Course Description
Foundations in Drug Discovery covers the important biochemical processes involved in the development of pharmaceuticals. This course provides an overview of the drug discovery process and provides a foundation for students interested in a career in drug discovery by applying both organic and biochemical principles. There are three parts to this course: (i) Understanding the drug discovery process (2) Common targets in drug discovery including receptors, kinases, GPCRs, ion channels, metabolic enzymes, and DNA; and (3) inhibitor design and evaluation including assay development, enzymology, PK/PD studies, and metabolism. This course is designed as an introductory graduate course or an advanced undergraduate course for students who have taken two semesters of organic chemistry.
