New @ Becker Library: Videos and Lectures

A new film is available to view individually or in a group. Toxic: A Black Woman's Story explores a day in the life of "Nina, a professional African American woman in her second trimester of pregnancy. The film depicts the cumulative effects of the chronic stress Nina experiences as a normal part of her daily routine. These experiences begin from the moment she wakes up and continue throughout the day, as she endures a myriad of stressful events that impact her health and well-being.

New JoVE Core Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics is a comprehensive collection that delves into the essential concepts underlying pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, illuminating the principles behind drug movement, absorption, and response mechanisms.

The initial release comprises 51 animated videos, which take viewers through topics like drug absorption, pharmacokinetic modeling, and biostatistics. These lessons provide a thorough understanding of how drugs interact within the human body, from the cellular level to systemic effects. They also explore the influence of biostatistical analysis on pharmacokinetics, covering critical topics such as data variability, hypothesis testing, and statistical inference.

This release encompasses three major chapters, consisting of 51 animated videos that cover crucial topics, including:

• Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Introduction. In-depth cover of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, along with how drugs produce effects and interact with receptors.
• Biostatistics: Introduction. Essential statistical concepts, including data variability, hypothesis testing, and parametric versus nonparametric data, providing a solid foundation for analyzing pharmacokinetic data.
• Pharmacokinetics: Drug Absorption. Detailed insights into various drug delivery routes, transport mechanisms, and factors influencing drug absorption, from cellular membranes to physiological influences.

This collection is crafted to serve as an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and educators seeking a strong foundation in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.