Essential Cns Drug Development

Central Nervous System disorders have an enormous impact on individuals and on society as a whole. The development of better treatments is crucial and is a major focus of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. This book explains the complicated process of CNS drug development in a way that is engaging for any interested professional or student. Chapters ... er each stage of drug development, from pre-clinical research through all phases of clinical trials, to reporting to the regulatory authorities. Other key issues ... ered include strategic considerations, regulatory constraints, dissemination of results and ethical considerations. The user-friendly format and style enable readers to find important information quickly and easily. Written and edited by experts from different sectors actively engaged in CNS drug development, this is a unique resource for drug developers, investigators, academics and clinicians.Describes the entire process of drug development, including detailed ... erage of each phase of the pre-clinical research and clinical trialsProvides both detailed content for experienced drug developers and an accessible overview of use to newcomers to the fieldPreviews future trends in CNS drug development, from expert authors and editors who work at the cutting edge of their disciplines