Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry course provide by university of leeds
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The origins of cancer chemotherapy and the key milestones in its history
The chemotherapy process of targeting cancer cells
The use of molecular targeted therapeutics
Research exercise: how molecular targeted therapy is being used by researchers in the treatment of Kaposi’s sarcoma
The function of kinase inhibitors
Recent and possible future developments in the treatment of cancer
The potential of epigenetics to transform cancer therapy
Assignment: prepare interview questions to demonstrate scientific understanding
The four main medical imaging techniques and the basic science behind them
The medical properties of metals and the impact that medical imaging has made in diagnostic medicine
The ‘chelate effect’ and the fundamental role that ligands play in creating contrast agents that are safe for human use
The innovative use of X-ray machines in cardiac catheter labs and reflection on the advantages of moving images in X-ray processes
The interdisciplinary nature of medical imaging and the importance of effective communication between roles
The challenges and drawbacks related to patient safety during the use of diagnostic imaging techniques
The ethical considerations associated with imaging techniques
Assignment: a peer reviewed task to prepare a set of interview questions for a scientist
Discover how chemotherapy has evolved, and some of the breakthroughs and developments chemists have made in the fight against cancer over the last 10 years
Diagnostic imaging examines how scientists learn about, and treat, the inside of the body without invasive surgery You’ll explore how modern imaging techniques diagnose problems quickly and safely, and how diseases which may not previously have been picked up are identified
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The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in chemistry; no previous knowledge or experience is required
If you are working in the field of science and would like to practice and improve your science writing skills, this course is designed to support you as a professional By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time If you intend to complete the Discovering Science collection of online courses, it is recommended that you complete Discovering Science: Science Writing before starting this course, however, this course can still be studied independently
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