Pharmacogenomics Basic to Advanced Knowledge of Clinical Relevance

by Bikash Medhi, Ajay Prakash

2025 · PharmaMed Press / BSP Books

There is need of genetic studies and their profiling for the personalized therapy to minimize/avoid any further side effects to the Indian populations. The importance of comprehending the genetic basis of drug metabolism and response is greater than ever,especially as we approach a time of scientific and technological breakthroughs. In this book entitled, "Pharmacogenomics: A Practical Knowledge (Basics to Advanced and Clinical Relevance)", the multifaceted field of pharmacogenomics is explored in depth, venturing into both non-clinical and clinical dimensions. This book is a bridge for this quickly developing field that unites genomics and therapeutics, revolutionizing our understanding of drug development,discovery, and patient care. The first section of this book gives the basic idea of pharmacogenomics, its status in the field of research, issues related to pharmacogenomic studies, and considerations that need to be made while venturing into this field of research. The portion highlights the ethical, legal, and social issues revolving around pharmacogenomic studies and the regulatory landscape surrounding it. These regulations encompass a spectrum of considerations, including the validation of genetic tests, the ethical use of patient genetic information, and the standardization of reporting mechanisms. The book highlights how in addition to addressing privacy concerns and developing guidelines for informed consent and data protection, regulatory agencies collaborate with the scientific community to set standards for the development and validation of pharmacogenomic assays, promoting reproducibility and reliability in testing methodologies and protecting the privacy of patient genomic information. In the second section of the book, we embark on a journey through the fundamental principles that serve as the foundation for the pharmacogenomics techniques. It includes chapters on methods for DNA/RNA isolation, quantification, amplification to result analysis. From unravelling the complexities of genetic variation to dissecting the molecular mechanisms influencing genetic variations, drug metabolism and toxicity, to biomarker identification, the readers are guided through a labyrinth of knowledge crucial for comprehending the advancements in techniques for conducting pharmacogenetic studies and the principles governing them.

Managing Career Crisis

by Dr. Ajay Bhatia , Dr Subodh Saluja

· Is a career just about the positions, jobs or skills that we acquire while working? · Why do people with almost similar background who begin together well, but eventually progress differently in their careers? · Do we really give our career any serious thought, except when we face a crisis? · Is it possible to never face a career crisis in our life? · If faced with a career crisis, how to manage or mitigate it?