Hallelujah Moments: Tales of Drug Discovery Test Bank

Unlock the Secrets of Drug Discovery

The discovery of novel drugs that fill unmet medical needs is a crucial aspect of human health and well-being. However, the general public knows too little about the pathways through which basic research discoveries are translated into products that protect or restore human health.

From Laboratory to Bedside: The Journey of Drug Discovery

In the second edition of Hallelujah Moments, Eugene H. Cordes reveals the processes and pitfalls on the route from the laboratory bench to the bedside. These are adventure stories in which wit and grit created several of the most important drugs in human medicine.

Four New Tales of Drug Discovery

This new edition adds four new tales of drug discovery: for therapy of cancer, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and for weight control. The stories emphasize the integration of basic research in academe and applied research in the pharmaceutical industry and introduce the key scientists.

Success through Imagination, Risk-Taking, and Perseverance

In each case, success resulted from imagination, risk-taking, problem solving, and perseverance. Cordes shares his firsthand knowledge of the drug-discovery world, having spent a long and distinguished career in both academic and industrial settings.

Eleven Drug Discovery Tales

The eleven drug discovery tales take the reader from concept to clinic for some of the most important drugs in human health including the statins, ACE inhibitors, antibiotics, avermectins, Januvia, and Taxol. These stories offer exciting insights into the fascinating world of drug discovery.