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  Medicinal Chemistry - Principles...

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  Medicinal chemistry is a specialized field at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and pharmacology, focused on the design, development, and synthesis of biologically active compounds for therapeutic use. It plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry, guiding the process by which new drugs are discovered and optimized to treat a wide range of diseases. By understanding the molecular basis of disease and the interaction between drugs and biological targets, medicinal chemists are able to develop compounds with improved efficacy, selectivity, and safety. 
  The origins of medicinal chemistry can be traced back to ancient times, where natural products such as plant extracts were used for healing purposes. However, it was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that the discipline began to evolve scientifically, with the isolation of active compounds and the development of synthetic drugs. Landmark discoveries, such as the synthesis of aspirin, sulfonamides, and penicillin, paved the way for modern drug design and the systematic study of drug behavior at the molecular level. 
  Today, medicinal chemistry is recognized as a key component in the drug discovery pipeline. It involves not only the synthesis of new chemical entities but also the study of their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Medicinal chemists must consider how a compound is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body, as well as how it interacts with its intended target. This requires a deep understanding of chemical reactivity, molecular interactions, and biological systems.

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  Running Virtual Meetings

  Harvard Business Review

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  From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of: 
   
   
   
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  Think Big Rich - "Unlock your...

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  Unlock Potential: Achieve Dreams Through Focused Action 
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  Advancing a Jobs-Driven Economy...

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  Thought leaders in business and academia discuss how partnering on STEM education can create a pipeline of talent for the future.   Aligning corporate, education, and community partners requires that we rethink and redesign the system that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce preparedness. What’s at stake? Nothing less than the sustainability of our schools, the innovative engines of our businesses, the prosperity of communities, and the global competitiveness of our economies.   Advancing A Jobs Driven Economy is a call to action that provides the framework for how business, education, and communities can cultivate a sustainable pipeline of STEM talent.

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  Articulating Design Decisions -...

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  Talking to people about your designs might seem like a basic skill, but it can be difficult to do well. In many cases, how you communicate with stakeholders, clients, and other nondesigners may be more important than the designs themselves. Because if you can't get their support, your work will never see the light of day--no matter how good it is. 
   
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  Be A Boss - A Guide To Earning...

  Landon T. Smith

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  Are you in charge, but you don't feel like a boss? Do you crave the respect of your peers and superiors, but you never seem to get it? Are you tired of always running around, trying to do the right things, only to experience frustration at the hands of a world that couldn't care less about you? Well, maybe the problem is that you've been a manager, instead of a boss! 
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  Most of the leaders in our lives are leaders in name only, they don't ever seem to have it together enough to command true respect. But if you're someone who's tired of wasting your time trying to get the approval and admiration of others, maybe it's time for a new way of thinking. With Be A Boss, you will be introduced to the concrete and fundamental principles of how influence works and how you can become the kind of leader that you've always wanted to be!

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