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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, Biostatistics, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Data Literacy, Medical Terminology, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Research, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Science and Research, Microbiology, Physics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Matlab, Data Synthesis, Data Integration, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Science and Research, Network Model, Scientific Methods, Biology, Differential Equations, Analysis, Biochemistry, Data Processing, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Experimentation, Pharmacology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      975 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Data Storage Technologies, General Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evidence-based Toxicology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Environmental Science, Research, Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Data Validation, Research Methodologies, Data Synthesis, Data Quality, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Data Quality, Business Analytics, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Presentations, New Business Development, Business Development, Market Research, User Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Business Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Modeling, Innovation, Customer Insights, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Biology, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Design, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Ideation, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Health Systems, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Organizational Change, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Grant Applications, Health Technology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Process Driven Development, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Big Data, Python Programming, Medical Imaging, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Biology, Molecular Biology, Program Development, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Patenting in Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Chemistry, Decision Making, Pharmaceuticals, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
    • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania
    • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh

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