Medical Research Courses

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

Understand advances in drug delivery systems and approaches.

This advanced course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty and industry leaders about nucleic acid therapeutics.

Learn about advances in interpreting biomedical signals and the use of machine learning and deep learning to aid in analysis and diagnosis.

Understand how the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals and explore debates on prescription drug costs, marketing, and testing.

Learn how various therapeutic modalities are discovered.

See how the immune system is being used to improve cancer treatment.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Examine the structure of the medical device industry, including the major types of devices on the market today, how companies are typically organized, their economics, and the keys to success in the industry.

This Harvard Medical School six-month, application-based certificate program provides the essential skill sets and fundamental knowledge required to begin or expand your clinical research career.

Learn about developments in the creation of vaccines. 

Dive into the mechanisms of action and exciting applications of new FDA-approved genetic medicines.

This Harvard Medical School one-year, application-based certificate program provides advanced training in health care research and methods.

Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors.

Explore recent advances in gene therapy and learn about the implications for patient care.

Learn how cancer treatment is evolving due to advances in genetics.

Understand advances in drug discovery and development and how new therapeutics are developed.

Equipping clinicians with an up‑to‑date, comprehensive understanding of stem cell–based approaches for Parkinson’s disease, including biological rationale, current trial outcomes, comparison with existing therapies, and guidance for evidence.