Pharmaco-epidemiology (ESP21)

Aim

Pharmaco-epidemiology pertains to the study of the use and of the effects of drugs. It links clinical pharmacology and epidemiology. This course provides, at an intermediate level, the theoretical basis for studying the intended effects as well as the adverse effects of drugs used in humans. The course will mainly focus on drug research after marketing, including post marketing surveillance and drug risk assessment.

Location & Organization

Organizer

NIHES - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences

Co-organizers

Erasmus University

Course Director

Prof. Dr. Bruno Stricker

Faculty / Teachers

Prof. Dr. Bruno Stricker

Location / venue

Rotterdam, Erasmus University

Costs

1500/2000/2500 euro for 1/2/3 weeks participation of the Erasmus Summer Programme.

Timing & Workload

Duration Five days of three hours.
ECTS points 0.7
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures and computer practicals.

Examination no

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

Remarks

Part of the Erasmus Summer Programme.

A laptop is required.

Principles of Research in Medicine and Epidemiology (ESP01), Methods of Clinical Research (ESP10) or equivalent knowledge is required.

More Information

http://www.nihes.nl/site/index.php?id=482,541,0,0,1,0&course_id=14