Therapeutic Modalities in Biotechnology

This course provides a survey of the therapeutic modalities that have transformed modern biotechnology and medicine. Students will gain an understanding of the biological principles, development strategies, and clinical applications of major therapeutic platforms, including small molecules, protein therapeutics, monoclonal antibodies, and gene and cell therapies. Through case studies, students will investigate how disease biology influences the selection of therapeutic modality while comparing the strengths, limitations, and challenges of different approaches. The course further examines how advances in biotechnology have shaped drug development, therapeutic portfolios, and the competitive landscape. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess current and emerging therapeutic modalities across diverse disease areas. This course is intended for graduate students seeking a broad, comparative knowledge of therapeutic modalities and their applications in biotechnology.