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11652-01 - Lecture: Drug Discovery and Development for Parasitic Diseases (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Ronald Kaminsky (ronald.kaminsky@unibas.ch)
Jennifer Keiser (jennifer.keiser@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Description: The lecture covers the broad field of drug (R&D) for parasitic diseases. The different elements of drug discovery and development will be presented in a more or less chronological way. Invited experts will cover the different chapters, colleagues from Swiss TPH and from other universities or pharma companies. This will allow the students an insight into current activities in R&D in the public and private sector. Content: Overview of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the available treatment options In vitro screening methodologies and animal models of infection How to get from a drug target to a drug Toxicology and what we need it for Pharmacokinetics Clinical studies Phase I, II and III Drug action and drug resistance Drug R&D for animal diseases Examples of drug discovery projects at Swiss TPH The role of product development partnerships for NTDs |
| Learning objectives | To become familiar with research in drug discovery and development (R&D) for parasitic diseases; to know how drugs for neglected diseases can be developed; and to get introduced to drug discovery projects at Swiss TPH. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, invited speakers |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17.09.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 24.09.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 08.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 22.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 05.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 4 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 19.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 03.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Thursday 17.12.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Module: Foundations in Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written final exam |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |