Polymer Applications in Medicine

Mohd. Imran Ahamed, PhD, is a distinguished Research Associate at the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, India, specializing in materials science and sustainable chemistry. His expertise is evident from his impressive h-index of 13 and a citation score of 531. He has published over 15 research articles in international journals and contributed 17 chapters in books from renowned publishers. With a passion for disseminating knowledge, he has also edited over 40 books. His dedication to academia is further demonstrated through his affiliations with editorial boards of prestigious academic journals, establishing him as a distinguished and influential figure in chemistry. He earned his doctoral degree focusing on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic-organic composites as heavy metal selective cation-exchangers.Faheem Ahmad, PhD, is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. His research is focused on the study of plant-pathogen interactions, biotic and abiotic stress management, and agricultural biotechnology. He is the author of more than 57 papers, associate editor of the Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection (Springer), and academic editor of Peer J-Life & Environment. Dr. Ahmad has guided one PhD student and several MSc students to date. He is a recipient of several fellowships and awards, including NRF, TSRO Young Scientist, SERB-DST Young Scientist, and TUBITAK Foreign Researcher Award. He is a fellow of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (Japan) and Bose Science Society (India). He gained postdoctoral experiences at Ehime University (Japan), North-West University (South Africa), Ege University (Turkey), and National Sun Yat-Sen University (Taiwan).Ishaat M. Khan, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Aligarh Muslim University Department of Chemistry, India, where he teaches physical chemistry to undergraduate and postgraduate students. A dedicated teacher and researcher, His expertise in his field and his commitment to education have established him as a respected figure in the realm of chemistry. With a strong academic background, he completed his bachelor degree (with honors) and master degree in Physical Chemistry from the same institution. Dr. Khan earned his PhD, specializing in designing, spectral investigations, and crystallographic studies of novel CT complexes.

• Preface 1. Polymers in Inflammatory Disease Management 2. 3d-Printed Polymers for Medical Applications: Recent Achievements and Challenges 3. Biodegradable Polymers Used in Drug Delivery 4. Supramolecular Polymers in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications 5. Recent Advancements in Cancer Therapy by Using Polymers and Their Nanocomposite 6. Polymer-Based Nanocomposites in Clinical Diagnosis 7. Recent Advancement in Cancer Therapy by Using Polymers and Their Composites 8. Polymer Chemistry and Its Role During the Covid-19 Pandemic 9. Polymers in Tissue Engineering 10. The Role of Polymers in Cancer Therapy 11. The Role of Polymers in Medicine and Disease: A Special Focus on Oral Vaccination Index