INFECTIOUS DISEASES Drug Discovery

The process of bringing new drug therapies to market begins with the investigation of compounds that have the potential to combat diseases safely and effectively. Drug discovery requires a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical science, and more. Faculty researchers in this specialty use various methods to identify, characterize, and evaluate therapeutic agents.

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Learn more about Drug Discovery clinical trials underway at Johns Hopkins.