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Understanding Pharmacokinetics for the Non-Specialist
2, 3 & 4 November 2026 | 3-Day Live Online Course
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Course Overview
Pharmacokinetics is an important discipline, imperative to the development of new medicines. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data is gathered throughout drug development and is crucial when designing clinical trials or preparing a drug submission dossier.
This training course provides you with knowledge of the core aspects of pharmacokinetics, so you perform with confidence in your role. You will learn important definitions, how to analyse pharmacokinetic data, the relationship between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug-drug interactions and regulatory requirements. Once completed you will have the knowledge to communicate and interpret the work of PK/PD scientists.
With the Educo Post Learning Implementation Plan (PLIP) you will have the framework to apply and implement the knowledge acquired in the training, supporting you in your development. Learn more about how we deliver both online and classroom training courses.
Key Learning Objectives
- Understand key principles of pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, including: Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
- Review important concepts such as: Volume of distribution, plasma protein binding, clearance and elimination half-life
- Examine and understand regulatory requirements so you know what regulators want to see
- Understand how PK/PD data can influence decision making during drug discovery and drug development
- Consolidate your knowledge with case studies and understand the relevance of pharmacokinetics in practice
- Analyse pharmacokinetics within large molecules (biopharmaceuticals)
- Review key definitions, data analysis and regulatory expectations: The fundamentals of PK/PD
- Examine PK/PD for biological drugs to appreciate the differences from small molecules
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at anyone who interacts with PK/PD data but does not require specialist knowledge in the field. No previous knowledge of PK/ PD is assumed.
Relevant departments include:
- Regulatory Affairs
- Research & Development
- Preclinical Development
- Licensing & Business Development
- Clinical Operations
- Clinical Pharmacology
Post Learning Implementation Plan (PLIP)
Pre-course
- Access to the Educo Training Portal
- Submit your needs analysis and objectives for training by completing a simple online form
Action Plan
- At the end of the training, you will create an action plan to help you implement and develop your new skills and knowledge
26, 27 & 28 November 2025 | 2, 3 & 4 November 2026
3-Day Live Online Training
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Introductory Module 1
FREE to Attend | Recording Available
Sign up | 60 mins
Fundamentals of pharmacokinetics
- Role of PK
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
- Disposition
Session 1 | Module 2 & 3
2 November 2026 | 150 mins | 1:00 PM UK
Pharmacokinetic analysis
- First and Zero Order Processes
- Non-compartmental Analysis
- Compartmental Analysis
- Elimination Half-life
- Clearance
- Volume of Distribution
- Case study
Drug-Drug interactions
- Definitions of drug interactions
- Drug metabolism
- Enzyme inhibition and induction
- Reaction phenotyping
- Study design
- Transporter interactions
- Case study
Session 2 | Module 4 & 5
3 November 2026 | 150 mins | 1:00 PM UK
Regulatory guidelines
- PK Results Presentation
- Individual and mean PK Profiles
- Variability in PK
- Crossover Study design
- Statistical Analysis
- Sample Size Calculation
- First In Man Guideline
PK/PD studies
- Single and Multiple Dose PK Studies
- Linear PK
- Absolute and Relative Bioavailability, Bioequivalence
- Food Effect study
Session 3 | Module 6 & 7
4 November 2026 | 150 mins | 1:00 PM UK
PK/PD studies
- Biomarkers
- Direct vs Indirect PK/PD
- Hysteresis
Pharmacokinetics of biologics & population pharmacokinetics
- Definitions of Biological Drugs
- Biological Drugs ADME
- PK of Biological Drugs Guideline
- Fundamental of Population PK
- Role of Population PK
- Application of Population PK
Dr. Stefano Persiani is currently Director of Translational Sciences and Pharmacokinetics at Rottapharm Biotech, Italy. After years working in academia, Dr. Persiani moved to the pharmaceutical industry and CRO sector holding different positions always applying pharmacokinetic approaches in R&D at Farmitalia Carlo Erba, Pharmacia, Upjon, and Zambon Group.
His experience within pharmaceutical companies and CROs includes the assessment of pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and drug-drug interactions during drug discovery for lead optimization and in preclinical as well as in clinical pharmacology during drug development. He has experience addressing pharmacokinetic issues for drugs and biologics under development in different therapeutic areas including oncology, respiratory, CNS, anti-infective, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and rheumatology. In these therapeutic areas, he applies translational, PK/PD prediction, and modelling strategies for candidate selection and to obtain the proof of concept of efficacy and safety in preclinical models as well as during clinical trials in the target patient populations. Dr. Persiani regularly interacts with regulatory authorities and acts as peer reviewer of scientific articles in the field of pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology.
Format, Dates & Times
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2, 3 & 4 November 2026
3-Day Live Online Training
Register at the top of the page. The largest price saving of £400 will be applied.
On-Demand Access
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Get instant access to the training materials by selecting ‘On-Demand’ from the drop-down menu above. Start learning at your convenience. You’ll also be added to the next live session, giving you the opportunity to attend and interact directly with the trainer if you wish.
Course Times
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What is Included?
Certification
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Access to Recordings for 2 Weeks
Enjoy unlimited access to all session recordings for up to two weeks after the final session — perfect for revision or catching up.
Learner Reference Guide
Attendees receive an overview packed with key concepts, examples, and references from your training to support you long after the course concludes.
On-Demand or Live Online
This course is delivered live or you can access on-demand materials immediately to begin learning straight away.
9 Hours of Learning
This course includes a total of 9 hours of learning.
Expert Trainer
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Register For Module 1 | Free
There are limited spaces on module 1. If demand is high you may not be able to attend the live session, however you will be sent the recording. Priority is given to full registrations.
Additional Course Information
Free Online Module
Free Online Module
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- If applicable, module 1 is free to attend and delivered online at a date 3 to 8 weeks before the full course start date.
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Full Course Information and Pricing
Full Course Information and Pricing
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- For live online courses – The dates and times of modules/sessions are subject to change.
- For live online courses – The module/session durations are approximate.
On-Demand Information and Pricing
On-Demand Information
- Most courses are available on-demand. If you select this option you will be able to begin training instantly.
- You will gain access to a previous live online session, slides and learner reference guide.
- You will also be added to the next live session, giving you the opportunity to attend and interact directly with the trainer if you wish.
- Depending on the course length you will have access to the on-demand materials for 1 to 3 months.
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I had a really excellent experience. Stefano is a brilliant trainer who is very much experience, he took the time to answer the many questions I had, which were really helpful for me to apply to what I am currently doing. After the live sessions, I spent many hours going over the recordings and increased my understanding of PK. I would recommend others to do this. I can now say that I have built much knowledge and understanding and is helping me to deliver and support the team at work. So glad I attended, Thank you Stefano and Educo; Keep it going!