BPS3122 Disease-focused pharmacology – CNS

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe the normal physiology of the central nervous system.

2. 2

   For each disease or disorder, be able to explain the pathogenesis and the signs and symptoms of the disease, and relate these to the pathophysiology.

3. 3

   Describe the diagnosis, risk factors/epidemiology and the burden of the disease on society.

4. 4

   Explain the mechanism of action of current treatment options, explain their rationale of use, advantages and disadvantages, side effects and other limitations.

5. 5

   Build a learning portfolio that:

   • Includes a discussion of relevant biological models, preclinical and clinical issues, and a proposed investigation into a novel therapeutic option
   • Proposes new targets for therapeutic interventions or identifies areas of the pathophysiology yet to be exploited
   • Describes and evaluates relevant biological disease models
   • Investigates current research efforts, both preclinical and clinical, and identifies how novel therapeutic interventions may be assessed for efficacy within current models or proposes new methods of investigation
   • Includes a reflective account of the research topic and approach taken to the task
   • Is written and presented effectively, in accordance with conventions in the discipline.