Bespoke drug discovery training for low-middle income countries

Lauren A. Webster; Susan J. Farrell; Ian H. Gilbert; Kevin D. Read

doi:10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00215

Bespoke drug discovery training for low-middle income countries

Lauren A. Webster, Susan J. Farrell (Lead / Corresponding author), Ian H. Gilbert, Kevin D. Read

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Abstract

Working in drug discovery is difficult for many institutions due to the need for resources, funding, and in-country expertise. The Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infective Research (WCAIR) is responding to the unmet training needs for individuals/institutions working in drug discovery in low-middle income countries. Through their training program, individuals can undertake a practical placement, either online or at the center, with access to a dedicated trainer from their field of research. Practical placements are tailored to the needs of the individual/institute to enable capability building on return to their home institute. In addition to training placements, the center is focused on building partnerships by supporting institutes to work in drug discovery. Here we highlight WCAIR's training program and the partnerships that have developed from this.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1014-1016
Number of pages	3
Journal	ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume	14
Issue number	8
Early online date	12 Jul 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00215
Publication status	Published - 10 Aug 2023

Keywords

Drug Discovery
Capability
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Drug Discovery
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry

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