A Comprehensive Textbook of Pharmacology–II

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Joyeeta Bhattacharya is a pharmacy professional currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research focuses on nanomedicine, alternative animal modeling approaches, and advanced pharmacological screening methods. She has published several high-impact research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of pharmaceutical research. She has also edited prestigious academic books published by internationally recognized publishing houses such as Bentham Science and CRC Press. Her innovative research work has resulted in granted patents under various intellectual property categories, including process and design patents. Soumi Mondal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the DMBH Institute of Medical Science in Dadpur, West Bengal, India. Soumi Mondal is a professional in the field of academia with a lot of experience in pharmaceutical sciences. She has helped with academic research by publishing articles in well- known peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests are mostly in AI-driven cheminformatics for neurotherapeutics, with a focus on data-driven drug discovery and computational methods in neuroscience. She is a dedicated researcher and teacher who wants to improve pharmaceutical education and push the boundaries of new research. Twinkle Pal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at DmbH Institute of Medical Science. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Adamas University. She holds a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmacology from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). With a strong academic foundation and a deep passion for teaching and research, she has been actively contributing to the field of pharmaceutical education. Her academic and research endeavors reflect a firm commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Swati Sharma is a biomedical researcher with a Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, specializing in molecular pharmacology and toxicology. She earned her Master’s degree in Pharmacology from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty. Her work is rooted in translational research, with strong expertise in both in vitro and in vivo models, experimental design, data interpretation, and therapeutic evaluation. In addition to laboratory research, she has substantial experience in scientific and medical writing, including manuscripts, review articles, grant proposals, and conference presentations. Her role as a Medical Services Analyst at a multinational company in India strengthened her analytical and scientific communication skills while deepening her understanding of pharmacovigilance and regulatory frameworks. Her primary research focus is drug discovery and development, particularly the identification and validation of novel therapeutic targets and small-molecule inhibitors. Her work integrates molecular mechanisms with translational biology to advance therapeutic innovation across diverse disease models. Dr. Amit Kundu currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the GITAM School of Pharmacy, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, and has completed postdoctoral research at Örebro University, Sweden, and Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea. His research focuses on mechanism-based pharmacology and toxicology, with emphasis on metabolic disorders, diabetic nephropathy, hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, obesity, and atherosclerosis. Dr. Amit Kundu has published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, authored scholarly book chapters, and received multiple academic awards and recognitions for his research contributions. He has strong expertise in in vivo disease models, molecular biology, and advanced analytical techniques.