through integrative research Online Pharmacology Graduate Programs: Bill Jackson, Ph.D. A Revenue-based Initiative

The Need: Established need for training programs in Integrative Pharmacology – Jobe, et al. The essential role of integrative biomedical sciences in protecting and contributing to the health and well-being of our nation. The Physiologist 37, 79–86 (1994); reprinted in The Pharmacologist 40, 31–37 (1998). – NIH, NIGMS RFA “Short Course: Integrative and Organ Systems Pharmacology”. – IUPHAR Integrative and Organ Systems Pharmacology Initiative. Fewer opportunities for non-Ph.D., post-baccalaureate training in Integrative Pharmacology, particularly for individuals already employed in industry, government and academic labs.

Goals of MSU’s PSM in Integrative Pharmacology: Train individuals in integrative pharmacology and use of animal models for careers in industry, government and academic labs. Design program such that individuals already employed could complete the program while remaining on the job. Generate an alternative revenue stream for Department. Maintain research-intensive focus of the Department

Working Curriculum – Fall 2006 Required courses –PHM Principles of Drug-Tissue interactions –PHM Experimental Design & Data Analysis –PHM Applied Integrative Pharmacology Lab (seven- day on-campus experience) –PHM Applied Project in Integrative Pharmacology Science electives (12 credits or more) –PHM Introduction to Human Pharmacology –PHM Introduction to Toxicology –PHM Cardiovascular Pharmacology –PHM Neuropharmacology –PHM Endocrine Pharmacology –PHM Gastrointestinal & Liver Pharmacology –PHM Respiratory Pharmacology –MT Concepts in Molecular Biology –VM Food Safety Toxicology Professional electives (6 credits or more) –PHM Intellectual Property & Patent Law –PHM Leadership & Team-Building for Researchers –PHM Introduction to Project Management –PHM Project Management & Drug Development –MT Managing Biomedical Laboratory Operations

Working Curriculum - Today Required courses –PHM Principles of Drug-Tissue interactions –PHM Experimental Design & Data Analysis –PHM Applied Integrative Pharmacology Lab (5- day on-campus experience) –PHM Applied Project in Integrative Pharmacology Science electives (12 credits or more) –PHM Human Pharmacology –PHM Introduction to Chemical Toxicology –PHM Cardiovascular Pharmacology –PHM 817 – Neurotoxicology –PHM Academic & Research Integrity –PHM Concepts in Carcinogenesis –PHM Neuropharmacology –PHM Endocrine Pharmacology –PHM Gastrointestinal & Liver Pharmacology –PHM Respiratory Pharmacology –PHM 835 – Biopharmaceuticals –PHM Autonomic Pharmacology –PHM 840 – Safety Pharmacology –PHM 841 – Cellular and Molecular Toxicology –MT Concepts in Molecular Biology –VM Food Safety Toxicology Professional electives (6 credits or more) –PHM 659 – Regulatory Affairs and Project Management in Clinical Research –PHM 850 – Communications for Biomed Res –PHM Intellectual Property & Patent Law –PHM Leadership & Team-Building for Researchers –PHM Business of Biomed Res Orgs –PHM Introduction to Project Management –PHM Drug Development Process –MT Managing Biomedical Laboratory Operations

Who designed, implemented and teaches the on-line courses? Design and Teaching: –Existing faculty (12 courses) –Former students/postdocs (6 courses) –Other part-time faculty ( 4 courses) Implementation: –Educational Coordinator –In-house producer –University-supplied producers

How did we fund the program? Seed money from MSU for the first 3 years: –Faculty line –Educational Coordinator –In-house producer Revenue sharing from: –large undergraduate pharmacology course (online and face-to-face) and an undergraduate toxicology course –new on-line courses NIGMS grant for Integrative Pharmacology Short Course: –Provided funds to equip hand-on lab and gain experience with an Integrative Pharmacology lab. Student Fees – Pay for supplies for lab course

Where are we today: Graduated 33 PSM students, 27 students currently active. Spun off a new MS in Pharmacology and Toxicology in 2009 – currently have 215 enrolled and graduated 82. Spun off a Graduate Certificate Program in Safety Pharmacology in late 2012 Undergraduate minor in pharmacology (2015) – now offer 10 courses (>56% of revenue and <30% the cost) Financially independent - cost = 36% of revenue

Financial Challenges: Startup costs – time and actual $$$. Maintaining the revenue stream in the face of University financial pressures: –RBI $’s fund: 1 Faculty Line Summer Salaries for 4 faculty 6 Part-time faculty 6 Office staff Funds for first year grad students All office operations Subsidies for Dept. Core facilities Faculty Startups Improvements and Renovations

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