1st Edition

Innovations in Drug Discovery Exploring Cutting-Edge Strategies and Technologies

Edited By Krishnaveni Manubolu, Raveesha Peeriga Copyright 2026
326 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

326 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This fascinating volume delves into the forefront of pharmaceutical research to shed light on the ground-breaking methodologies and technologies driving advancements in drug discovery today. Providing a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and new approaches, it covers the entire drug discovery process, from target identification to clinical development, providing readers with a holistic... Read more

Chapter 1        Introduction to Drug Discovery

Krishnaveni Manubolu, Talamanchi Balakrishna, Deevi Gouri Naga Venkata Gayathri, Janga Karthik Reddy, Nagasen Dasari and Sidagam Lokesh Kumar

 

Chapter 2        Target Identification and Validation

Raveesha Peeriga, Aminabee Shaik, Saidatri Arige, Jahasultana Mohammed and Vanukuri Lakshmana Vinod Kumar

 

Chapter 3        High-Throughput Screening and Phenotypic Screening

C.K. Ashok Kumar, Raveesha Peeriga, Krishnaveni Manubolu, Saidatri Arige, Va-nukuri Lakshmana Vinod Kumar and Morla Devika

 

Chapter 4        Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Discovery

Krishnaveni Manubolu, Talamanchi Balakrishna, Gorintla Sai Supraja, Venkateswara Rao Javvaji, Shaik Rasheed and Kishore Kumar Kadimpati

 

Chapter 5        Structure-Based Drug Design and Fragment-Based Drug Discovery

Lakshmana Rao Atmakuri, Raveesha Peeriga, Gope Edward Raju, Srikanth Pottendla, Marapatla Shiny and Amala Masa

 

Chapter 6        Chemical Biology Approaches in Drug Discovery

Raveesha Peeriga, Krishnaveni Manubolu, Shaik Sabreen, Sajja Jayanth Babu, Nagul Meeravali Shaik and Saidatri Arige

 

Chapter 7        Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Drug Discovery

Krishnaveni Manubolu, Talamanchi Balakrishna, Chandika Naga Veera Venkata Pravallika, K. Ravi Shankar, Lakshman Kumar Dogiparthi and Sreenivasulu Munna

 

Chapter 8        Personalized Medicine and Precision Therapeutics

Lakshmana Rao Atmakuri, Rajani Vetapalem, Ratna Kumari Yejerla, R. Radha, Udaya Guttikonda and Avinash Angilicam

 

Chapter 9        Emerging Technologies and Trends

Talamanchi Balakrishna, Venkateswara Rao Javvaji, Raveesha Peeriga, Sonti Lavanya, Avisa Indira and Suchitra Monapati

 

Chapter 10      Regulatory Considerations and Ethical Issues

Talamanchi Balakrishna, Cheruku Jigeesha Naga Durga Sai Paidi Pranitha, Raveesha Peeriga, Venkateswara Rao Javvaji, Avisa Indira and Yadlapalli Vamsi Abhiram

 

Chapter 11      Conclusion and Future Perspectives

Talamanchi Balakrishna, Raveesha Peeriga, Krishnaveni Manubolu, K. N. V. Chenchu Lakshmi, Miriyala Preethika, Nimmagadda Sai Sruthi and Afsar Shaik

Biography

Krishnaveni Manubolu, an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical sciences at Narayana Pharmacy College, Nellore, earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from JNTUA in 2022. With extensive teaching experience in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Biopharmaceutics, her research focuses on herbal formulations, natural polymer-based drug delivery systems, and sustainable pharmaceutical technologies. She has published numerous scientific papers, authored book chapters, and presented her work at national and international conferences. A member of professional bodies like IPA and APTI, Dr. Manubolu is dedicated to advancing research in innovative, eco-friendly therapeutics and mentoring the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists.

Raveesha Peeriga is an Academic Professional in the Department of Pharmacognosy at V.V. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gudlavalleru. She has received several awards.  She authored three books titled Herbal Drug Technology, Concise Pharmacognosy, and A Short Guide to Clinical Pharmacokinetics. She acted as a Chairperson for BOS for Paramedicals, Krishna University. She has published numerous scientific papers, authored book chapters, and presented her work at national and international conferences. She is an Associate Fellow of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. She is a Life Member of various professional bodies.