NSC4360 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Neuroscience

NSC 4360 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Neuroscience (3 semester credit hours) Many of the major medical problems facing our society are related to neurological diseases. Unfortunately, the discovery of effective therapies for diseases of the nervous system has lagged behind areas like cardiology or oncology. The focus of this course is on how to apply fundamental knowledge in neuroscience to the process of developing effective new therapies. Students will learn how targets are identified, and how the process of product development proceeds. Drug and device discovery and development will be covered. Prerequisites: NSC 3361 and NSC 4352. (3-0) T