Physics' connection to Pharmacy

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The discussion revolves around a short film project in Physics that explores the connection between Physics and Pharmacy, particularly focusing on how physical principles apply to pharmacological research and practices.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss potential plot ideas related to radioisotopic labeling and molecular physics in pharmacology. There are mentions of specific procedures like radioimmunoassays and calculations involving radioactive decay and safety measures.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided suggestions that may help shape the film's plot, while others express enthusiasm about integrating physics concepts into their project. The discussion appears to be productive, with participants actively engaging in brainstorming ideas.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the constraints of their project requirements and the need to incorporate physics concepts relevant to their field of study. There is also mention of logistical challenges, such as the need to use a neighboring school's gamma counter due to equipment issues.

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We have a short film project in Physics about the role of Physics in our course. I am a pharmacy student and me and my 3 teammates tried to write a plot summary but our storyline is not that good.

Can you provide me with any ideas we can do for our project? Thanks!
 
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If it can be related to pharmacological research there is something called radioisotopic labeling. There's also molecular physics just about everywhere in pharmacology.
 
Megaevelie said:
We have a short film project in Physics about the role of Physics in our course. I am a pharmacy student and me and my 3 teammates tried to write a plot summary but our storyline is not that good.

Can you provide me with any ideas we can do for our project? Thanks!

My colleague and I were writing the standard operating procedures today for some radioimmunoassays that we will be doing in October. Radioactive decay, tracer half-life calculation, tracer concentration calculation, Gamma-ray CPM calculation, radiation safety, etc.. All related to physics!

And our highlight of the day was we found out the gamma counter at our department is broken! So in October we will have to go to our neighbor - school of pharmacy - to use their gamma counter! Now, a new chapter in our SOP is needed - radioactive material transportation safety! :)
 
Thank you so much dimensionless and zspdztzx! I will try to make a plot with your suggestions. Thanks again! :)
 
You can't spell physics or pharmacy without 'ph'. Medicinal compounds were once called 'physics' (plural)
 

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