260.815.01
The Business of Academic Biomedical Research

Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
George Dimopoulos
Contact Name
George Dimopoulos
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

None

Description
Addresses topics related to business aspects of academic biomedical research, and focuses specifically on organizational, managerial, political, strategic and economical characteristics of academic biomedical research. Prepares students for a career in academic biomedical research by discussing essential features for success, other than the actual science.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyze the economics of academic biomedical research at an institutional and national scale
  2. Explain basic concepts of research institutions organizational structure and behavior
  3. Assess the quality of leadership and management styles in an academic research environment
  4. Develop competitive research project portfolios
  5. Define basic funding and publishing strategies
  6. Perform effective career planning and management
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 70% Attendance
  • 20% Discussion
  • 10% Paper(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required