Antiviral Drug Development: Innovations and Applications

Week 1: Virology and Drug Discovery Fundamentals

• Viral replication cycles and molecular targets

• Host-virus interactions and immune evasion mechanisms

• Antiviral drug classifications and mechanisms of action

• Historical milestones in antiviral therapeutics

Week 2: Drug Design Strategies and Screening Technologies

• Rational drug design and structure-based approaches

• High-throughput screening and compound libraries

• In vitro antiviral assays and viral inhibition metrics

• Computational modeling and AI-assisted drug prediction

Week 3: Therapeutic Innovation and Delivery Systems

• Nucleoside analogues, protease inhibitors, and fusion blockers

• Nanotechnology and targeted delivery platforms

• Drug resistance and viral mutation management

• Repurposing drugs for emerging viral infections

Week 4: Translational Research, Trials, and Regulatory Pathways

• Clinical development pipeline and trial design

• Regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, CDSCO)

• Emergency use authorization and pandemic preparedness

• Future directions: mRNA antivirals, AI-driven formulation, global access

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• Acquire the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate current and future antiviral drugs.
• Develop an understanding of the regulatory processes involved in bringing new antiviral therapies to market.
• Gain insights into potential career paths within the antiviral drug development industry.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in antiviral research.