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    Explore drug discovery processes for developing new medications. Learn about target identification, screening, and clinical trials.

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    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Ideation, Target Market, New Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Insights, Technology Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Medical Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Large Language Modeling, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      507 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Healthcare Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università Bocconi

      International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Biochemistry, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
    • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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