It offers scientific training with a range of techniques, required for the discovery and characterization of novel drug targets and the synthesis and optimization of new drugs.

This master's specialisation provides you research-oriented education into the discovery of new drug targets and safe and effective lead molecules, particularly in the field of cancer, through a combination of advanced imaging techniques ('systems microscopy'), in vitro and in vivo model systems, organic synthesis, molecular biology and pharmacology, and computational approaches.

The Division Drug Discovery and Safety of the LACDR, and the Division of Bio-organic Synthesis and Molecular Physiology of the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), are involved in the master specialisation Drug Discovery and Safety. Admission to this specialisation may be restricted by available places.