PHS 732 - Advanced Pharmaceutics

Prerequisite, pharmaceutical sciences major, Ph.D. program. This course will discuss advanced micro- and nano-carriers that have been used in targeted delivery of small molecules, proteins, and nucleic acids. With completing this course, students will learn about polymer science, supramolecular structures, including liposomes, nanocapsules, micelles, and drug-carrier conjugates. The concepts of passive and active targeting, as well as pharmacokinetic characteristics of these carries will also be discussed. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits