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Life Sciences Courses

San Diego's biotechnology pharmaceutical industries are exciting and dynamic growth sectors in the California economy. With this expansion comes ongoing challenges and the need for innovation.

UC San Diego Extension offers a broad array of courses and certificate programs to meet the continuing education needs of the life sciences community, support high-level skills development for industry professionals and career transition for those interested in entering the biotechnology field.

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Overview of Research Adminstration

Online Course
Learn what it takes to become the skilled research adminstrator that are needed to help scientists run their research programs.
Starts Tuesday, May 12th.
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High Throughput Screening Methods

June 3-5, 2009
Learn the screening methods for hit identification and lead optimization, including the interaction of medicinal chemistry with the screening process, as well as new approaches to biological models for drug discovery.
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Life Sciences Seminars & Short Courses

Our quarterly, one day seminars deliver the latest information and developments to life science professionals.
Summer 2009:

Life Sciences Information Technology

New Certificate!
IT tools and bioinformatics research and development are key to remaining competitive for biotech and pharma companies. This certificate provides professionals with backgrounds in the Life or Computer Sciences with the knowledge necessary to cross over and be conversant in both areas.
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