Wiley - Contemporary Accounts in Drug Discovery and Development

Improve your understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape with Contemporary Accounts in Drug Discovery and Development. Published by Wiley, this guide serves as a practical resource for medicinal chemists and pharmaceutical scientists navigating the complex journey of bringing new treatments to life. Drug discovery is a lengthy process that requires a deep understanding of both chemistry and biology. This book addresses the multifaceted stages of development, including identifying unmet medical needs, determining biological targets, and conducting chemical library screening to find a lead. It also covers the essential steps of chemical optimization, preclinical studies, and clinical trials. Because successful drug development relies heavily on practitioner experience, this text provides valuable insights into improving success rates throughout the discovery phase. Whether you are working in a research lab or studying pharmaceutical sciences, this guide offers the knowledge needed to manage the many years of work required to move a compound from initial identification to clinical application.