Advances in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Harpreet Singh, PhD, is Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at IFTM University, Moradabad, India. His research focuses on pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmacotherapeutics, microbial biotechnology, and environmental nanotechnology. He has authored numerous books, patents, and research articles and has more than 13 years of teaching and research experience.Arun Kumar Mishra, PhD, is Professor and Director at the Sahu Onkar Saran School of Pharmacy, IFTM University, Moradabad, India. His research interests include pharmaceutical microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and nanotechnology-based formulations. He has published extensively and supervised numerous postgraduate and doctoral researchers.Jeyabalan Sangeetha, PhD, is Assistant Professor at the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, India. Her research areas include environmental microbiology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and environmental sciences. She has edited numerous books and published widely in international journals and book chapters.Devarajan Thangadurai, PhD, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Botany at Karnatak University, Dharwad, India. He has authored and edited more than 30 books and has extensive international academic and research collaborations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

• Preface PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY 1. Microbial Pathogens and Drug Resistance 2. Quality Control and Good Manufacturing Practices in Pharmaceutical Microbiology 3. Microbial Contamination Control in Pharmaceuticals PART II: MICROBIAL CONTROL IN PHARMACEUTICAL SETTINGS 4. Sterilization Techniques and Their Validation with Reference to Pharmaceutical Microbiology 5. Microbial Biofilms and Their Applications in Pharmaceuticals 6. Microbiome and Drug Response PART III: MICROBIOLOGY AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT 7. Microbes and Medicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Biotech and Pharma 8. Advances in Benchside Microbial Testing Techniques for Pharmaceuticals PART IV: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES 9. Microbial Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation: A Global Necessity 10. Nanotechnology and Its Role in Pharmaceutical Microbiology Index