Academic Press Biotechnology in Healthcare, Volume 2: Applications and Initiatives

Product Description Biotechnology in Healthcare, Volume Two: Applications and Initiatives presents up-to-date knowledge on the emerging field of biotechnology as applied to the healthcare industry. Biotechnology has revolutionized healthcare in the last two decades by developing and introducing novel diagnostics, therapeutics and preventive measures. Whether it's a non-communicable or communicable disease, or primary, secondary or public health, biotechnology has shown immense potential to provide a solution to healthcare providers, physicians and allied health care professionals. This new volume covers applications related to public health, diabetes, oncology, mental health, regenerative medicine, clinical trials, government initiatives, regulations, social impact and challenges. This is a valuable source for biotechnologists, bioinformaticians, clinicians and members of biomedical and healthcare fields who need to understand more about promising developments in the emerging field of biotechnology in healthcare. Review Discusses the emerging field of biotechnology and its impact on the healthcare sector, focusing on applications for specific health conditions and regulatory measures From the Back Cover <i>Biotechnology in Healthcare</i> presents up-to-date knowledge on the emerging field of biotechnology as applied to the healthcare industry. Biotechnology has revolutionized healthcare in the last two decades by developing and introducing novel diagnostics, therapeutics, and preventive measures; whether its non-communicable or communicable disease, primary or secondary care or public health, it has shown its immense potential to provide a solution to the healthcare providers, physicians and allied health care professionals.<br><br>The second volume, <i>Applications and Regulatory Issues</i>, is split into two parts: Applications of Biotechnology in Healthcare, discussing applications related to public health, diabetes, oncology, mental health, regenerative medicine, and clinical trials; and the second, Regulatory Issues in Healthcare Biotechnology, discusses government initiatives, regulations, social impact and challenges in the sector. <br><br>This is a valuable source for biotechnologists, bioinformaticians, clinicians and members of biomedical and healthcare fields who need to understand more about the promising developments of the emerging field of biotechnology in healthcare. About the Author Debmalya Barh, PhD, holds Master’s and PhD’s degree on Biotechnology and Post-Doc on Bioinformatics. He is honorary Principal Scientist at Centre for Genomics and Applied Gene Technology, Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology, a global platform of multidisciplinary research and advocacy. He has experience with both academic and industrial research and has more than 12 years on bioinformatics and personalized diagnostic/medicine industry experience, with focus on translating academic research into high value commercial products. He has published more than 150 articles in reputed international journals and has edited 15 cutting-edge biotechnology related reference books. He has also co-authored 30+ book chapters. Due to his significant contribution in the field, he has been recognized by Who's Who in the World and Limca Book of Records.