Track 10: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) · Pharmacodynamics · Drug-Drug Interactions · Therapeutic Drug Monitoring · Adverse Drug Reactions · Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics · Dose-Response Relationships · Personalized Dosing Strategies · Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance · Rational Prescribing Practices · Clinical Trial Design in Pharmacology · Bioavailability and Bioequivalence · Pediatric and Geriatric Pharmacology · Drug Metabolism and Transporters · Regulatory Aspects of Therapeutics · Translational Pharmacology · Use of Biologics and Biosimilars · Drug Labeling and Prescribing Information · Evidence-Based Therapeutics · Ethics in Drug Use and Research

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics is the medical discipline that studies how drugs interact with the human body and how these interactions can be used to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. It serves as a critical link between laboratory science and clinical practice, focusing on the safe, effective, and personalized use of medications.

The field encompasses key areas such as pharmacokinetics (how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and eliminates drugs), pharmacodynamics (how drugs affect the body), pharmacogenomics (how genetic differences influence drug responses), and therapeutic drug monitoring. Clinical pharmacologists work to optimize drug dosing, minimize adverse effects, and contribute to drug development and regulation.

By integrating principles of physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, clinical pharmacology supports evidence-based medicine, enhances patient safety, and advances personalized therapeutics, making it essential for improving healthcare outcomes across diverse patient populations.