As the field of medical biotechnology grows with new products and discoveries, so does the need for a holistic view of biotechnology in medicine. Biotechnology in Medical Sciences fulfills that need by delivering a detailed overview of medical biotechnology as it relates to human diseases and epidemiology, bacteriology and antibiotics, virology and vaccines, immunology and monoclonal antibodies, recombinant DNA technology and therapeutic proteins, stem cell technology, tissue engineering, molecular diagnostics and forensic science, gene therapy, synthetic biology and nanomedicine, pharmacogenomics, bioethics, biobusiness and intellectual property rights, and career opportunities.
Organized to follow the chronology of major medical biotechnology research, breakthroughs, and events, this first-of-its-kind text:
- Covers all aspects of medical biotechnology, from labs to clinics and basic to advanced applications
- Describes historical perspectives and modern discoveries in medical biotechnology
- Explains how various biotechnology products are used to treat and prevent disease
- Discusses the tools and techniques currently employed in medical biotechnology
- Includes a bibliography at the end of each chapter to encourage further study
Complete with colorful illustrations and examples, Biotechnology in Medical Sciences provides a comprehensive yet accessible treatment of this growing field.
Introduction to Medical Biotechnology
Definition of Medical Biotechnology
Historical Perspectives of Medical Biotechnology
Discoveries Made in Medical Biotechnology
Important Products of Medical Biotechnology
Tools of Medical Biotechnology
Career Opportunities
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Human Diseases and Epidemiology
Definition and Terminology of Human Disease
Types of Human Diseases
Prevalence and Causes of Human Diseases
Stages of Diseases
Disease Transmission
Epidemiology
Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Bacteriology and Antibiotics
Microbes: Structure, Types, and Function
Human Diseases Caused by Microbes
Applications of Microbes in Medicine
Applications of Microbes in Food and Dairy Products
Development of Anti-Microbial Drugs
Challenges and Hurdles in Treating Microbial Infections
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Virology and Vaccines
Viruses: Structure, Classification, and Function
Human Diseases Caused by Viruses
Mechanism of Viral Replication in the Host
Applications of Viruses in Medicine
Vaccines and Anti-Viral Drugs
Development of Vaccines and Anti-Viral Drugs
Challenges and Hurdles in Treating Viral Infections
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Immunology and Monoclonal Antibodies
Immunity and Immune Disorders
Significance of Monoclonal Antibodies
Applications of Monoclonal Antibodies
Immunotechnology and Immunodiagnostics
Development and Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
Challenges and Hurdles in Monoclonal Antibodies
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Recombinant DNA Technology and Therapeutic Proteins
Definition and Significance of rDNA Technology
Making of rDNA Products
Applications of rDNA Technology
Disease-Associated Protein Dysfunctions
Significance of Therapeutic Proteins
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Stem Cell Technology
Definition and Significance of Stem Cells
Types and Classifications of Stem Cells
Applications of Stem Cells
Stem Cell-Based Therapy: Clinical Trials
Stem Cell-Based Therapy: Animal Trials
Stem Cells and Drug Testing
Stem Cell Lines and Banks
Challenges and Hurdles in Stem Cell Research
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Tissue Engineering
Definition and Significance of Tissue Engineering
Applications of Tissue Engineering
Tools and Techniques of Tissue Engineering
Tissue-Engineered Products
Challenges and Hurdles in Tissue Engineering
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Molecular Diagnostics and Forensic Science
Significance of Molecular Diagnostics
Genetic Diseases Profiling
DNA Fingerprinting
Forensic Science
Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
Ethical Issues in Genetic Profiling
Current Research Trends
Gene Therapy
Definition of Gene Therapy
Genetic Disorders and Prevalence
Applications of Gene Therapy
Clinical Trials Based on Gene Therapy
Challenges and Hurdles Associated with Gene Therapy
Tools and Techniques Used in Gene Therapy
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Synthetic Biology and Nanomedicine
Definition of Synthetic Biology and Nanomedicine
Applications of Synthetic Biology in Medicine
Tools of Synthetic Biology
Applications of Nanomedicine
Tools of Nanomedicine
Challenges and Hurdles in Synthetic Biology and Nanomedicine
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Pharmacogenomics
Definition and Significance of Pharmacogenomics
Adverse Drug Reactions and Causes
Applications of Pharmacogenomics
Success stories of Pharmacogenomics
Challenges and Hurdles in Pharmacogenomics
Tools of Pharmacogenomics
Current Research Trends
References and Reading
Bioethics
Definition of Bioethics
Historical Perspectives of Bioethics
Major Bioethical Issues
Bioethical Issues and Biotechnology Industry
References and Reading
Biobusiness and Intellectual Property Rights
What Is Biobusiness?
Components of Biotechnology Industry
Investment and Finance
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Issues in Biobusiness
Patents and IPRs
Mergers and Acquisitions
Market Trends and Future Directions
References and Reading
Career Opportunities
Challenging Job Opportunities
Jobs in Biotechnology: World Scenario
Academic Jobs versus Corporate Jobs
Classification of Jobs
References and Reading
Biography
Firdos Alam Khan holds a doctoral degree from Nagpur University, India. He possesses over 20 years of research and teaching experience gained from his service at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA; Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai, India; and Manipal University, Dubai, UAE—where he is currently a professor and chairperson of the School of Life Sciences (previously known as the Department of Biotechnology). Widely published, he has been associated with the International Brain Research Organization, France and Society for Neuroscience, USA. A popular conference presenter, Dr. Khan specializes in neuroscience, pharmacology, and stem cell biotechnology—in which he holds two US patents.
"This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of biotechnology as applied to medical sciences. It has a good number of figures that are clearly presented to engage the reader. Each chapter summarises the key researchers in the field and their achievements, which is useful. The chapters on ethics, business, and careers are also valuable sections."
—Dr. Aysha Divan, University of Leeds, UK"… an abundance of small pills of knowledge that give a broad view of this topic. … This book not only presents the latest developments in basic biotechnology but also covers other less common aspects."
—Javier García-Castro, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain"If you read this book cover to cover, you will learn a lot about different aspects of biotechnology in medical sciences. The engaged reader will make considerable headway with this book even outside the medical setup. … [The book] is an anthology of different facets that collectively constitute the field of medical biotechnology."
—Dr. Matin Ahmad Khan, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Jamshedpur, India"… could be used as an additional book for an undergraduate biotechnology course or as an introductory book for a graduate student or researcher crossing over into medical biotechnology. … a good reference book for students interested in learning more about medical biotechnology. … a good introduction for someone not familiar with the field."
—Alexandra Gorgevska, Ph.D, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA