Abstract: Innovative drug research is an interdisciplinary field characterized by long research cycles,high investment,and significant risks.The course classic drug targets and drug development employs case analysis of classic drug targets and drug development examples to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the various factors—academic,technical,managerial,and the intuition and inspiration of research personnel,which contribute to innovative drug research.The goal is to help students develop a holistic understanding of drug target discovery and the drug development process at the early stages of their pharmaceutical studies.By focusing on case-based analysis,this course aims to fully engage students' interest,enhances their comprehension of abstract concepts and theories,and improves the overall teaching effectiveness.