Advances in Chemical Biology

This subject explores cutting-edge developments in chemical biology, focusing on their application to therapeutic discovery, development, and use, as well as to probing and perturbing biological systems. Students will examine the interface between chemistry and biology through the lens of drug design, delivery, and efficacy, alongside broader applications of chemical tools to investigate and manipulate biological function. Topics include the molecular basis of drug action, strategies for targeted delivery and formulation, mechanisms of resistance, chemical approaches for studying biological processes, and analytical methods for monitoring therapeutic responses.