PCOL832

025908

The purpose of the proposed course is to tailor the learning of basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology so that they can be presented in the context of (i) human inter-organ relationships, (ii) transitions between different metabolic states such as fed and fasted, and (iii) in the context of numerous clinical examples where pharmacotherapy must consider inter-organ relationships and different metabolic states in order to be effective. The best example of where this approach is needed relates to the emerging epidemic called \"metabolic syndrome\", where the doctor of pharmacy must deal the very difficult task of managing therapy of patients with abnormalities in blood glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids, and more, which normally requires management of multiple drug therapies termed \"poly pharmacy\". Thus, while the scope of the course includes acquisition of basic principles of the biochemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, etc, this information will be taught in a context specifically tailored for the future needs of the professional pharmacy student.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Pharmacy