Overview

The UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) is pleased to announce the 2025 Immersion Course in Drug Discovery, Drug Development, and Regulation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the scientific and regulatory aspects of drug discovery and development from leading scientists and experts in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industries and academia. Different therapeutic modalities will be covered, with a focus on small molecules and biologics.

This is a virtual course comprised of eleven 3-hour sessions held on Fridays from September 12, 2025 through November 21, 2025 from 10 am - 1 pm Pacific Time. Each session may include pre-reading assignments, lectures, and discussion of case studies. Participants who successfully complete the course will be issued a Statement of Completion from the UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI). Sessions will be recorded and available to all participants for the duration of the course.

Note: This course is intended for professional development and is not accredited for any continuing education credit.