NNMD 5570 — Preclinical and Clinical Study Design
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springBostonOnlineHybridOnlineTraditional
Offers an in-depth look at preclinical and clinical considerations for drug discovery and development. Emphasizes identifying and addressing challenges associated with animal models, evaluation of drug-tissue interactions, qualifying for good laboratory practices, clinical trial design, patient stratification, and clinical trial management. Identifies key terminology and statistical considerations used in preclinical and clinical settings. Students practice steps of preclinical and clinical translation through a combination of case studies, data analysis, discussions, and a team project.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 3 | 14 | 70 | 20% | 18.7 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 31 | 50 | 62% | 9.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 24 | 60 | 40% | 18.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 45%
Common patterns: async (55% of sections), F (45% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Lara Milane (45% of students) · reviews
- Ahmed Atef (35% of students) · reviews
- Kinan Alhallak (20% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (NNMD course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All NNMD courses · Plan it at numap.app