The lecture teaches the most important fundamental concepts in chemistry (atomic structure, chemical bonds, thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions, acid-base equilibria, types and reactivity of organic compounds, stereochemistry, biomolecules). Connections of chemical processes with medically important biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological questions are highlighted.

The course provides a platform for the investigation, presentation and discussion of a topic with relevance to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Students work in small groups on a chosen topic and present their work on a one day symposium.

-Molecular imaging in drug development-Radiopharmaceutical syntheses-Knowledge of the physical principles of radioactivity-Structure and function of radiopharmaceuticals-Examples of application in diagnosis and therapy in humans-Targeted radionuclide therapy