Ligands for Targeted Drug Delivery: Basic Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive reference focused on the many ways drug carriers can be functionalized to target specific organs, tissues, cells, and sub-cellular compartments. Chapters cover the basic concepts of targeted drug delivery, describing multiple levels of targets and challenges, along with approaches for target-specific drug delivery and a thorough overview of the challenges in design and application of ligands. Following sections discuss nanoparticles and the main ligand classes with their respective applications. The final chapters discuss future prospects of the technology and clinical aspects of ligand modified drug delivery systems. This is a key reference to drug delivery researchers dealing with the application of ligands to overcome challenges in delivering their active principles to the target structure. Biomedical engineers, materials scientists, and chemists can also benefit from the through description of ligand classes and their potential to improve drug delivery efficiency.
Dr. Vikas Pandey is working as Associate Professor in Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India since July 2022. He has around 12 years teaching and research experience. He has more than 30 publications in International and National reputed journals in recent concept of novel drug delivery system, polymeric drug delivery, localized drug delivery, targeted and controlled drug delivery of nanocarriers and microparticulate system for treatment of various cancers like, lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. He has also written 20 book chapters in International publisher. He has also been granted 01 patent for his research. Dr. Pandey is having total citation more than 750; h- index 16 and i10- index 22. The total cumulative Impact Factor for his published papers is more than 85. He is working on one research project funded by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST). Dr. Pandey has qualified national level GATE exam twice i.e. in 2007 and 2008. He is a potential reviewer of various reputed international journals. Currently, he is working on ligand mediated drug delivery and nanoparticulate system for the targeted and efficient drug delivery.
Rajeev Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India. He earned his B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Dr. H. S. Gour Central University, Sagar, India. Dr. Sharma has approximately 13 years of experience in both teaching and industry. He has served as a Junior Research Fellow under AICTE, an ICMR-SRF, and a CSIR-RA Fellow during his research career, and has worked as an Assistant Professor in academia and as a Senior Formulation Development Scientist in the R&D industry. Dr. Sharma has edited two international and two national books and has authored over 30 publications and 21 book chapters in international reference books. His work focuses on recent concepts in immunology, nanobiotechnology, novel drug delivery systems, and targeted and controlled drug delivery of bioactives for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. He is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI). Dr. Sharma's work has been cited approximately 1,200 times, and he has an h-index of 17. The cumulative impact factor of his published papers is around 120, according to SCOPUS. He is currently working on a research project funded by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST). Dr. Sharma has received several awards for his research, including the Young Research Scholar award and various awards for best oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences. His current research interest is in nanocarrier-based targeted approaches for the effective delivery of bioactives.
Tanweer Haider is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Dr. Haider has a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Dr. Harisingh Gour University, India. Previously, he obtained M. Pharm in Pharmaceuticals from Guru Ghasidas University, India. He has 7 years teaching and research experience. He has also two years’ experience in Quality control division in Pharmaceutical Industry. Dr. Haider research interests revolve around the area of pharmaceutical sciences, with a special focus on novel drug delivery systems, targeted and controlled drug delivery, particulate and vesiculate nanocarriers, nanomedicine, tumor targeting, targeted drug delivery, and quality by design. Dr. Haider has made significant contributions to his field, with more than 30 research articles in renowned journals, 12 book chapters and 01 book (edited) to his credit. His work reflects his dedication to advancing the knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical science. Dr. Haider commitment to research excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards. He has been awarded as Senior Research Fellow of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Furthermore, he has qualified for the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Graduate Pharmaceutical Aptitude Test (GPAT), proving his excellent aptitude and knowledge in Pharmaceutical Sciences. His passion for advancing drug delivery systems and improving patient outcomes drives the search for innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.
Dinesh Kumar Mishra is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He obtained his B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. H. S. Gour Central University, Sagar, India. With over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and administration, his expertise lies in advanced drug delivery systems, particularly lipid-based nanocarriers, transdermal drug delivery, vaccines, product development, and 3D printing technology. Dr. Mishra holds five Indian patents and has contributed to more than 100 national and international peer-reviewed journal publications. His academic contributions also include eight books and 14 book chapters. His research impact is reflected in Google Scholar, with over 5,100 citations, an h-index of 40, and an i10-index of 60. Additionally, he serves as an editorial board member for various national and international journals. He has received numerous accolades, including the Prof. M. L. Schroff Pharma Recognition Award, Outstanding Scientist Award, Best Scientist Award, Eminent Principal Award, and the Prof. G. P. Talwar Young Scientist Award. He has also been honored with the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Visiting Scientist Fellowship and recognized among the Top 2% Scientists in the World. Additionally, he has been listed among the 100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders (Global Listing) and received the SPER Young Teacher Award.
