1st Edition

Advances in Pharmaceutical Microbiology From Bench to Bedside

342 Pages 6 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

This new volume provides a comprehensive and current exploration of the rapidly evolving field of pharmaceutical microbiology, highlighting its critical role in drug development, public health, and therapeutic innovation. Bringing together fundamental principles and emerging advances, the book examines the complex interactions between microbiology and pharmaceutical science while addressing the... Read more

Preface

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY

1. Microbial Pathogens and Drug Resistance

Manish Kumar, Joseph William Ngunda, Vir Vikarm, and Shinu Pottathil

 

2. Quality Control and Good Manufacturing Practices in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Gurupadayya Bannimath and Mounika Peddaguravagari

 

3. Microbial Contamination Control in Pharmaceuticals

Moumita Kundu, Ayon Dutta, Biraj Patra, and Shayeri Chatterjee Ganguly

 

PART II: MICROBIAL CONTROL IN PHARMACEUTICAL SETTINGS

4. Sterilization Techniques and Their Validation with Reference to Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Mukesh Kumar Singh, Gurdeep Singh, Amrendra Pratap Yadav, and Garima Sharma

 

5. Microbial Biofilms and Their Applications in Pharmaceuticals

Sonia Sethi

 

6. Microbiome and Drug Response

Rashmi Pathak and Himanshu Sharma

 

PART III: MICROBIOLOGY AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

7. Microbes and Medicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Biotech and Pharma

Tohfa Siddiqui, Komal Gupta, and Prachi Achal Shahu

 

8. Advances in Benchside Microbial Testing Techniques for Pharmaceuticals

Bharti Sharma and Archana Kapoor

 

PART IV: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

9. Microbial Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation: A Global Necessity

Archana Shaha, Yogita Shinde, and Dipali Talele

 

10. Nanotechnology and Its Role in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Zainab Irfan, Sumon Giri, and Sofia Khanam

Index

Biography

Harpreet Singh, PhD, is Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at IFTM University, Moradabad, India. His research focuses on pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmacotherapeutics, microbial biotechnology, and environmental nanotechnology. He has authored numerous books, patents, and research articles and has more than 13 years of teaching and research experience.

Arun Kumar Mishra, PhD, is Professor and Director at the Sahu Onkar Saran School of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, India. His research interests include pharmaceutical microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and nanotechnology-based formulations. He has published extensively and supervised numerous postgraduate and doctoral researchers.

Jeyabalan Sangeetha, PhD, is Assistant Professor at the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, India. Her research areas include environmental microbiology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and environmental sciences. She has edited numerous books and published widely in international journals and book chapters.

Devarajan Thangadurai, PhD, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Botany at Karnatak University, Dharwad, India. He has authored and edited more than 30 books and has extensive international academic and research collaborations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.