Online short course
Uncover the intricate connections between the science of biotech, the analysis of big data, and business decision making.
6 weeks of online self-paced weekly modules
Learn to use AI and ML tools for early drug discovery, clinical trials, and more
Develop your skills with guidance from MIT faculty and industry experts
On completion of this program,
you’ll walk away with:
Insights into the relevance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry and how machine learning (ML) can be applied across biotech organizations.
An understanding of the impact and implications of technologies on small molecule drug discovery.
The knowledge to use ML for disease modeling and therapeutic effects, and in predicting patient responses and monitoring patient health.
The benefits and practical implications of ML for designing and managing clinical trials.
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Gain insight into the present state of machine learning (ML) within the pharmaceutical industry.
Explore the molecular basis and biologic applications of ML for early drug discovery.
Learn about a common representation of biology and disease on a cellular level using AI.
Consider how AI can assist with identifying biomarkers, disease tracking, and patient stratification.
Explore the impact of ML on the design and management of clinical trials.
Faculty director
Regina Barzilay
School of Engineering Distinguished Professor for AI and Health; AI Faculty Lead, Jameel Clinic
Barzilay is a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is an AI faculty lead for Jameel Clinic, an MIT center for Machine Learning in Health. Her research interests are in machine learning models for molecular modeling with applications to drug discovery and clinical AI. She also works in natural language processing. She is a recipient of various awards and received her PhD in computer science from Columbia University and is one of Time's 100 most influential people for 2025. She also spent a year as a postdoc at Cornell University.
An online education that sets you apart
This MIT Sloan online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain invaluable competencies and recognition for your newly developed skills from expert instructors, online and in your own time.
Enjoy an online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
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