About author : Dr Arun Kumar is currently working as Associate Professor in Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram University, Haryana. He has authored 2 books and more than 25 research and review articles published in National and International Journal of repute with very good citations and h-index to his credit. He has passed GATE examinations in Pharmaceutical Sciences discipline three times. He has been appointed as founder faculty member of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, NIPER-Raebareli. He has also served as Director & Principal World college of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jhajjar. He has also worked as Chairman & member in various committees constituted by State Government University level. Dr. Neelam Vashist, is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gurugram University, Gurugram. She has awarded her Doctorate degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi in 2016 and Master’s degree from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar in 2005. Her field of specialization is Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She has 20 Years of teaching experience. She has around 30 publications including book chapters, research papers and review articles in various national and international journals of repute. She is a life member of various national bodies of pharmacy including APTI, IPGA and IJHP etc. Dr. Lalita Dahiya is working as an Assistant Professor in Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra A++ NAAC since 2019. She has received her Ph.D. from UIPS, Panjab University Chandigarh, master degree (M.S. Pharm) in Medicinal Chemistry in 2008 from NIPER Mohali, India. She works in collaboration with various research institutions for generating proof of concepts. Her teaching and research interests include QSAR, Molecular docking and Modelling, synthesis and characterisation of new compounds, and toxicity profiling of synthesized compound

About book : This textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for second-year B. Pharmacy students, covering the fundamental and advanced concepts of medicinal chemistry. It is designed to align with the curriculum of pharmacy programs and provides a clear understanding of drug chemistry, synthesis, pharmacological activity, and structure-activity relationships (SAR). This textbook is a valuable resource for pharmacy students, laying the groundwork for a successful career in pharmaceutical sciences, research, and clinical practice. It combines academic rigor with practical insights to cater to the academic and professional needs of aspiring pharmacists.