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Identical coursesAdvanced Drug Delivery Systems (B-KUL-K07C7A)
Aims
The student acquires knowledge and insight in advanced/modern drug delivery systems to target drugs to specific sites, tissues and cells in the body.
Previous knowledge
Knowledge of classical drug formulation
Is included in these courses of study
- Postgraduate Studies in Pharmaceutical Research (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Leuven)
- Master in de farmaceutische zorg (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Leuven et al) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (B-KUL-K07C7a)
Content
The following drug delivery systems will be treated:
- liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles
- polymer-drug conjugates
- dendrimers
- micellar systems
- antibody-based drug delivery systems
The following topics will be studied:
- structure and underlying physical chemistry
- manufacturing methodology
- what kind of drugs can be used
- stability (chemical, physical, biological)
- drug release kinetics
Course material
Copies of slides and recent scientific articles.
Format: more information
The student will have to prepare a paper that needs to be discussed during the exam. The process to the final product is coached. (Individual) coaching and tutoring sessions will be organized.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (B-KUL-K27C7a)
Explanation
The student will have to prepare a paper that needs to be discussed during the oral exam.
paper: 50%
oral examination of the paper: 50%