Directed by UCSF Professor and Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator Dr. Jason Sello (former Harvard Fellow and NSF Award recipient), this intensive program immerses ambitious students in modern drug discovery. Scholars analyze complex biochemical mechanisms, evaluate molecular structures of therapeutic agents, and design novel antibiotic compounds to combat drug resistance—producing a publication-caliber research paper demonstrating mastery of collegiate pharmaceutical chemistry.
실제 학술 연구의 기준을 따릅니다. 정확한 질문을 세우고, 근거를 비판적으로 검토하며, 전문가 앞에서도 설득력 있는 논증을 완성합니다.
학생이 직접 연구 논문을 씁니다. 저널 투고와 게재는 별도 절차이며, 논문 게재는 보장되지 않습니다.
세계 유수 대학에서 활동 중인 교수진이 직접 피드백하고 꾸준히 지도합니다.
탐구하고 싶은 주제에서 출발합니다. 연구 질문은 학생이 직접 세우고 논문도 학생이 직접 씁니다. 교수 멘토와 조교(TA)는 방법론, 근거, 수정 과정을 지도합니다. 강의 주제는 출발점일 뿐, 정해진 답을 옮겨 쓰는 논문이 아닙니다.
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학생은 자신의 연구 논문 완성을 목표로 합니다. 저널 투고와 게재는 별도 절차이며, 논문 게재와 대학 합격은 보장되지 않습니다.
Course Description: This course focuses on research related to the discovery and development of therapeutic agents. Key topics include drug structure, mechanisms of action, and drug delivery, all of which are covered in detail. By the end of the course, students will develop a solid understanding of the structures and mechanisms of major classes of drugs, including both small-molecule therapeutics and biologics; the structures and reactivity of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, enzyme cofactors, and other biomolecules; nomenclature, structure, and chemical reactivity of organic molecules; and the methods used to elucidate the structures of biological macromolecules and low-molecular-weight organic compounds. Comprehensive exploration of modern drug discovery from chemical and biological perspectives. Covers molecular mechanisms, protein structures, enzymology, and pharmaceutical development.
$6,000 USD
Assessment Methods: Recommendation Letter Opportunities, Research Papers
Students fascinated by how scientists discover new medicines to fight infections. • Potential Topic: Investigate how penicillin was discovered and explore modern high-throughput screening methods for identifying new antibiotic candidates. Students concerned about the global antibiotic resistance crisis and its solutions. • Potential Topic: Analyze the mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance to drugs like methicillin, and propose chemical modifications to existing antibiotics to overcome resistance. Students aiming to pioneer next-generation therapeutics for drug-resistant diseases. • Potential Topic: Design a novel antibiotic using structure-based drug design targeting tuberculosis, incorporating mechanisms to prevent resistance development and evaluating pharmacokinetic properties.
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry | Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Laboratory Skills, Organic Chemistry, Protein Engineering, Research Methods

진행: Jason Sello
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry • University of California San Francisco

A leading pharmaceutical chemist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)—the nation's premier biomedical research institution—Professor Jason Sello is an investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and recipient of the prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award. Having completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, Dr. Sello directs cutting-edge laboratories pioneering next-generation antimicrobial drugs and therapeutic enzymes to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Under his mentorship, students gain direct exposure to elite pharmaceutical discovery pipelines, mastering the molecular modeling and experimental design standards valued by top medical schools and Ivy League bioscience faculties.
Course Description: This course focuses on research related to the discovery and development of therapeutic agents. Key topics include drug structure, mechanisms of action, and drug delivery, all of which are covered in detail. By the end of the course, students will develop a solid understanding of the structures and mechanisms of major classes of drugs, including both small-molecule therapeutics and biologics; the structures and reactivity of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, enzyme cofactors, and other biomolecules; nomenclature, structure, and chemical reactivity of organic molecules; and the methods used to elucidate the structures of biological macromolecules and low-molecular-weight organic compounds. Comprehensive exploration of modern drug discovery from chemical and biological perspectives. Covers molecular mechanisms, protein structures, enzymology, and pharmaceutical development. Assessment Methods: Recommendation Letter Opportunities, Research Papers
교수 강의 시간
10시간
조교 지도 시간
30시간
온라인 (비대면)
수업료
$6,000 USD
수업료는 합격 후에 납부합니다. 납부 시기, 포함 내역, 취소 조건은 지원 전에 입학팀에 확인해 주세요.
지원비 없음
지원은 무료입니다. 약 20분이면 온라인으로 제출할 수 있고, 입학팀이 심사합니다.
연구 준비도와 적합성을 기준으로 심사하며, 입학 결정 후에 자리가 확정됩니다.