Starting in autumn 2007, the graduate program "Molecular Drug Targets" will be a unique opportunity for students to view central questions of drug research from a multitude of complementary perspectives. The close integration of various aspects of pharmaceutical research in one graduate program will allow considerable methodological synergies. In addition, a set of arrangements will provide an excellent and innovative research and education environment for participating graduate students.

The objectives are to train a group of male/female researchers in basic and advanced techniques that are used in the drug discovery and development process, and to provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research training. The education and training activities will be accomplished through four main activities: training through laboratory research (including lab rotation), lectures, seminars and workshops.