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

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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Process Driven Development, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Medical Treatment

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Health Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, New Product Development, Process Development, Organizational Strategy, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Planning, Return On Investment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      928 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Primary Care, Public Health, Pharmacology, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Mental and Behavioral Health, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Production Process, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
    • Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan

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