About Book
Advanced Pharmacology-I has been conceived in response to these rapid developments, with the aim of providing a comprehensive, concept-driven, and clinically relevant resource for advanced students and professionals in pharmacy, medicine, and allied health sciences. This textbook is designed to bridge the gap between foundational pharmacological principles and their modern applications in therapeutics and research. Emphasis has been placed on mechanisms of drug action at molecular, cellular, and system levels, pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic relationships, signal transduction pathways, receptor theory, drug–drug interactions, and the scientific basis of adverse drug reactions. Contemporary topics such as pharmacogenomics, targeted drug delivery, biologics, monoclonal antibodies, gene- and cell-based therapies, and regulatory perspectives have been integrated to reflect current and emerging trends in pharmacology.
About Author
Ms. Neha Sunil Garud is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Saikrupa Institute of Pharmacy, Ghragaon, Taluka Shrigonda, District Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. She completed her B.Pharmacy and M.Pharmacy (Pharmacology) from P. Dr. V. V. P. F’s College of Pharmacy, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, and is presently pursuing her PhD from Shubham University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She has eight years of teaching experience in pharmacy education. Ms. Garud has published three Indian patents and approximately ten research articles in reputed international journals. She has also actively participated in several national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Dr. Raman Yadav is an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Noida International University, Greater Noida, India. He earned his PhD in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRIHER), Chennai, and holds a postgraduate degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology. His areas of expertise include preclinical research, zebrafish behavioural models, neuropharmacology, molecular docking, and in-silico drug discovery. Dr. Yadav has published research articles in reputed Springer, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Dr. S. Parvathavarthini Award (ASPIRE-2022) and the Young Scientist Award. His research interests focus on neuropharmacology, secondary metabolites, and novel drug discovery approaches.
Dr. Lahanya Guha is currently working as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Centre, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. He completed his PhD from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad, and obtained his M.S. (Pharm) from NIPER, Mohali, India. Dr. Guha has authored and served as a corresponding author for several peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and patents. His research interests include the development of animal models and exploration of novel pathways targeting oxidative stress in sexual dysfunction associated with spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. He is also actively involved in harnessing pluripotent and mesenchymal stem cells for therapeutic applications in colorectal cancer and neuroblastoma. As a postdoctoral researcher, he continues to expand his scientific expertise and research capabilities.
Dr. Subalakshmi R., Pharm.D, is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Shri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy, Ariyur, Puducherry. She completed her Pharm.D degree from Vels University, Chennai. She has six years of teaching experience and approximately 1.3 years of professional experience in Drug Information Services at Netmeds Online Pharmacy Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Subalakshmi has guided numerous Pharm.D students in their academic projects, clerkships, and internship programs. Her core expertise lies in the critical analysis of clinical cases, and her research interests include clinical pharmacology and clinical research.
Dr. Vivek Dhir is currently working as Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Punjab Multipurpose Medical Institute, Sehna, District Barnala, Punjab. He completed his M.Pharmacy (Pharmacology) from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, and earned his PhD from Chitkara University, Punjab. Dr. Dhir has over six years of academic experience in pharmacy education and has published more than ten research and review articles in reputed national and international journals. He has authored a book chapter titled “Role of Free Radicals in Pathology” and published a textbook Human Anatomy and Physiology-II for B.Pharmacy second-semester students. He has also served as an examiner and paper evaluator for the Diploma in Pharmacy program under the Punjab State Board of Technical Education, Chandigarh. Dr. Dhir has presented more than five research papers at international conferences and holds two published patents in the field of pharmacy. He is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Indian Pharmacological Society, and Indian Pharmacy Association (IPA). His accolades include the Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar and Medical Excellence Award (2023), World Education & Business Awards (2025), and Best Indian Global Personality Award (2025).
