Drug Design and Repurposing - An Overview with Selected Examples

Explore the fundamental principles and methodologies of drug design and repurposing through this comprehensive lecture delivered by Anna Shestopalova from the O.Ya. Usikov Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics of the NAS of Ukraine. Gain insights into the systematic approaches used in pharmaceutical research to develop new therapeutic compounds and identify new applications for existing drugs. Learn about the computational and experimental techniques employed in modern drug discovery, including molecular modeling, structure-activity relationships, and screening methodologies. Examine real-world case studies and selected examples that demonstrate successful drug design strategies and repurposing initiatives. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of pharmaceutical research, combining chemistry, biology, physics, and computational sciences to accelerate the development of effective treatments. Discover how drug repurposing offers cost-effective alternatives to traditional drug development by identifying new therapeutic uses for approved medications, potentially reducing development time and costs while addressing unmet medical needs.