In this course the drug discovery process will be simulated, from the beginning to the end: from target and lead
discovery through phases of lead optimization and preclinical safety tests. This TI Pharma course provides its researchers
with an interactive experience demonstrating the required competencies of the various players in the drug discovery
process.

Objectives
Participants will work to achieve the following goals:

• Understanding the discovery process
• Understanding the role played by various relevant disciplines
• Experiencing relevant interactions and interfaces
• Learning the consequences of specific decisions and actions taken
• Learning what actions should be taken when carrying out a “real” process
• Teamwork/networking
• Developing one’s own set of learning objectives

Course duration
Five full day sessions, including evenings, over a single week (Monday morning through Friday afternoon 2 pm).

Participation
The course is targeted at TI Pharma post docs and other industry based researchers. The TI Pharma course ‘Drug Discovery & Development Cycle’ (DDC) is recommended as a starter.
TI Pharma will build the teams for each course, based on relevant industry background and certain participants’ areas of study.

Location
De Ruwenberg Conference Centre, Sint-Michielsgestel (www.ruwenberg.nl)

Course method

• Learning by experiencing; gaining practical experience!
• Participants have roles within development teams
• Participants take action and prepare decisions
• Faculty act as management, experts and authorities

Maximum number of attendees/language
Capacity for this course is 18 registered attendees. The course will take place in English.

Costs
TI Pharma fellows only pay their own expenses (travel, accommodation and food & drinks).
Rate 2010: € 990,- (travel excluded). These expenses will be charged to your employer.

Reference book
Drug Discovery and Development, H.P. Rang, Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, London, 2006. This book will be provided by TI Pharma and will be sent to the participant after accepting the invitation.

Next runs
February 8 – 12, 2010
October 11 – 15, 2010

Course leader/contact
K.R. Huiberts, MSc, karin.huiberts(at)tipharma.com or 071 – 332 20 37

Would you like to join? Please contact Désirée Elderhorst, MSc by email at desiree.elderhorst(at)tipharma.com or via phone at 071 – 332 20 44.

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