ESP Biography

Many major advances in modern medicine have come from the development of many new life-saving drugs. But how do chemists develop these drugs? In this class, we explore the logic behind designing a synthesis for pharmaceuticals, starting with a lecture on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and transitioning into a discussion of key chemical transformations. We have an interactive lecture portion, concluding with a synthesis challenge in teams at the end of the class. Note: There is no lab component to this class. Although we will talk about the synthesis of many high-profile pharmaceuticals, students will NOT learn how to actually make these drugs nor are they encouraged to do so. The synthesis pathways discussed in this course are devised by the instructor using knowledge accessible to first year undergraduates.

Everyday on the evening news, you hear about rising crime. How do we approach this issue? Should we increase police controls citywide or should we explore alternative justice models? Work with your peers to design policies to address rising crime locally.

In the U.S., we pay a lot for healthcare: in fact, we have the highest healthcare spending in the world, but arguably worse outcomes than our developed partners. Given resource constraints, governments must decide what sicknesses and populations to prioritize when designing their healthcare systems. In this class, we’ll dive into the mechanics of creating a healthcare system and investigate who pays for healthcare, where money is invested, and how health policy intersects with innovation in the medtech space.

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Everyday on the evening news, you hear about rising crime. How do we approach this issue? Should we increase police controls citywide or should we explore alternative justice models? Work with your peers to design policies to address rising crime locally.

In the U.S., we pay a lot for healthcare: in fact, we have the highest healthcare spending in the world, but arguably worse outcomes than our developed partners. Given resource constraints, governments must decide what sicknesses and populations to prioritize when designing their healthcare systems. In this class, we’ll dive into the mechanics of creating a healthcare system and investigate who pays for healthcare, where money is invested, and how health policy intersects with innovation in the medtech space.

Everyday on the evening news, you hear about rising crime. How do we approach this issue? Should we increase police controls citywide or should we explore alternative justice models? Work with your peers to design policies to address rising crime locally.