Models for Biological Systems

In the field of pharmacometrics, researchers create computer-based mathematical models to streamline the development of new drugs and pave the way for optimized dosing during pharmaceutical therapies. This course gives you basic knowledge to construct, use and analyze the outcome of drug-oriented computer models for biological systems.

In 2001, Uppsala University appointed the world's first Professor of Pharmacometrics. Since then, the discipline has grown exponentially, and by contributing mathematical models, researchers in the field enable fewer mistakes and therapies that are more effective with less side effects. The financial importance of the discipline can hardly be overestimated and today most pharmaceutical companies have their own pharmacometrics department – yet, Uppsala University's research environment still lacks an equivalent in the academic world.

Despite crucial advances, pharmacometrics still faces important challenges. The development of computer models and assessing how well suited they are for their purposes requires both time and knowledge. The course Models for Biological Systems focuses on models for clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data as well as models of biological systems of importance for preclinical research. We also highlight the evaluation of results and the importance of models in the design of scientific studies.

Welcome to a course where you, with up-to-date knowledge from one of the world's foremost research environments in pharmacometrics, learn to build and apply tools that play an increasingly important role in modern drug development.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• The course is given in Autumn & Spring term, period B.
• The course is given full time in Uppsala and in English
  

LEARN MORE

• Flyer Models for Biological Systems (7.5 cr) Pdf, 1 MB.
• Research in Pharmacometrics at Uppsala University
• Freestanding courses at the Faculty of Pharmacy
  

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