Pharma is full of data, but not data science.
We are here to change that.
Education in pharmaceutical sciences boosted by data science
The Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education (CPDSE) is dedicated to developing research-based education for the future workforce of drug experts, spanning bachelor, master, PhD and life-long learning levels. Pharmaceutical sciences students from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) will become bilinguals speaking both “data and drugs”. CPDSE aims to work closely with students, university teachers and researchers, as well as professionals from the pharmaceutical industry to ensure education that is relevant, collaborative, and aligned with real-world needs.
Who are we
The center is supported by seven departments, each contributing distinct strengths in pharmaceutical sciences, data science, and science education.
Our numbers
60 +
People
7
Departments
2
Universities
1
Mission
We are organized into six circles
CPDSE operates through six dedicated circles-focused working groups that guide and advance the center’s mission and vision from initial concepts to real-world outcomes.
01
Communication
Develop and promote a strong external center identity to relevant stakeholders.
02
Data Science Facility
Build, maintain, and evolve the center’s data science infrastructure and practices, so center members and students have the best tools to develop data literacy and education.
03
Community & Organization
Create and evolve organizational principles, practices, and contexts so that center members are well-connected, feel belonging, and are jointly productive towards the center purpose.
04
Education
Create overview and lead the strategy for the center’s educational deliverables, so that center members deliver the right things and educational stakeholders are satisfied.
05
Mission
Ensure the overall cohesion and development of all center components, so that each subpart understands its purpose and funders and the board support the center as needed.
06
Research
Facilitate transparency, cross-fertilization, and methodology sharing so that center members can do research together.
Educate data & drug bilinguals
We are working toward the systematic integration of pharmaceutical data science into academic curricula. Our educational materials are open source, ensuring equitable access both within and beyond participating universities. Through this approach, we advance pharmaceutical data science education for learners at different stages of the educational ladder.
Students
We provide consultations to help you enter data science, overcome project challenges, and build data literacy. We also run workshops and coding events, creating a safe and collaborative space to practice and advance your data science skills.
Teachers & Researchers
We develop hands-on educational materials to embed and expand data science in university curricula, while also training educators to support teaching in pharmaceutical data science. Additionally, we participate in research projects, providing data-driven and methodological expertise.
Life-long Learners
We reach beyond university borders by creating opportunities for networking and continuous knowledge exchange. Through workshops, symposiums, and community events, we provide platforms for sharing experiences, developing new skills, and staying up to date with advances in data science.
Cooperators
Funders
This work was supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (grant number NNF24SA0092613), the LEO Foundation (grant number LF-ST-24-500013), and the Lundbeck Foundation (grant number R469-2024-629) through funding to the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education.