Pharmacokinetics Training Course for the Non-Specialist

About the Course

Pharmacokinetics is an important discipline imperative to the development of new medicines. With no prior knowledge assumed, this six-module pharmacokinetics online course will familiarise you with the core aspects of this field. You will learn essential definitions, how to analyse pharmacokinetic data, the relationship between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug-drug interactions and regulatory requirements. On top of this, you will be able to consolidate your knowledge with two case studies, both detailing practical uses of pharmacokinetics.

Who Will Benefit

This clinical pharmacokinetics course is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with PK/PD data but does not require specialist knowledge in the field. No previous knowledge of PK/ PD is assumed.

Relevant Departments include:

• Research & development
• Preclinical development
• Licensing and business development
• Clinical operations
• Regulatory affairs
• Clinical pharmacology

Key Learning Objectives

• Familiarise yourself with the key principles of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
• Understand how to present pharmacokinetic results to the regulators
• Consolidate your knowledge with case studies and understand the relevance of pharmacokinetics in practice
• Address the fundamental areas of PK, including definitions, data analysis and regulatory expectations

Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: Scheduled Digital
Prerequisite & Advanced Preparation: Reading material will be sent prior to the course

Delivered by Dr. Stefano Persiani

Dr. Persiani is currently Director of Translational Sciences and Pharmacokinetics at Rottapharm Biotech, Italy. After years working in academia, Dr. Persiani moved to the pharmaceutical industry and CRO sector holding different positions in R&D at Farmitalia Carlo Erba, Pharmacia, Upjon, and Zambon Group.

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