Pre-Clinical Development

Pre-Clinical Development is a crucial stage in drug development that precedes human clinical trials, focusing on assessing the safety and efficacy of potential new drugs or medical devices. Coursera's Pre-Clinical Development catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and methodologies used in this critical research phase, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and regulatory compliance. You'll learn to design and conduct preclinical studies, analyze data from animal models, determine safe starting doses for human trials, and navigate the ethical considerations of animal testing in pharmaceutical research. Mastering Pre-Clinical Development skills empowers you to play a vital role in advancing potentially life-saving treatments from the laboratory to clinical trials, positioning you for rewarding careers in pharmaceutical research, regulatory affairs, or drug safety assessment.