Essentials of Preclinical Research (2:0)
Dr. Ramachandra S G
Central Animal Facility, IISc


Objective of the course
Preclinical studies are undertaken to identify a lead candidate and to select the best formulation; determine the route, frequency, and duration of exposure; and support clinical trial design. This course provides essential information on the OECD Principles of GLP, test guidelines and requirements by various regulatory authorities while conducting Preclinical studies.
Syllabus
The syllabus includes History and OECD Principles of GLP, GLP Consensus Documents, Guidance Documents for Compliance Monitoring Authorities, Advisory Documents of the Working Group on GLP, Position Papers, Regulatory authorities, Introduction to Toxicology, Toxicology studies, Ecotoxicology studies, Genetic Toxicology studies, Developmental & Reproductive Toxicology studies, OECD test guidelines and Biocompatibility studies.

What we will learn?
1 Introduction: Preclinical research
2 History and OECD Principles of GLP
3 GLP Consensus Documents
4 GLP Guidance Documents
5 GLP Advisory Documents
6 GLP Advisory Documents
7 GLP Position papers
8 Data Integrity
9 Quality Assurance and GLP
10 Introduction to Toxicology
11 Toxicology studies
12 Medical devices
13 OECD Guidelines : Physical and Chemical properties-Section 1
14 OECD Guidelines : Effects on Biotic Systems-Section 2
15 OECD Guidelines : Environmental Fate and Behaviour-Section 3
16 OECD Guidelines : Health Effects -Section 4
17 OECD Guidelines : Other Test Guidelines -Section 5
18 Regulatory authorities
Minimum Qualification
B.Sc.,/B.Pharma/BVSc.
Pre-requisites
NIL
Who can apply?
1. Biomedical Research Institutes, 2. R&D units, 3. Pharmaceutical industries, 4. Contract Research Organizations. Students , professionals and faculties from life sciences domains.
Number of credits – 2:0
Mode of Instruction:
Online with Synchronous mode
Online Seats are Limited to 100
Last date to apply:
30 April 2025
Duration:
1 May to 31 July 2025
Timings of the class:
Wednesday 07.00 PM to 09.00 PM
Exams:
25 – 31 JULY, 2025
Course Fee
Particulars | Amount (in ₹) |
Course Fee | 10,000 |
Application Fee | 300 |
GST@18% | 1,854 |
Total | 12,154 |