Description: Marine Biotechnology for Healthcare: Advances and Biomedical Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of recent research and advancements within marine biotechnology, with a particular focus on healthcare applications. The book identifies and elaborates on various marine compounds, delving into their sources and potential in the biomedical industry. Organized into four sections, it provides a structured approach to the subject matter. The first section provides an overview of marine biotechnology and identifies potential sources of marine compounds. The second and third sections discuss marine-based nutraceuticals, functional foods, and bioactive compounds as therapeutic agents. The fourth section explores the application of marine components in the biomedical industry, examining their use in biosensors, medical implants, diagnostic kits, and biomaterials preparation. This resource is invaluable for professionals engaged in marine biotechnology and the development of marine-derived compounds.
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Dr. Maushmi Kumar is an Associate Professor at the Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy, Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, India where she is also the course coordinator for the MSc in Chemical Biology and Drug Design. Dr. Kumar earned her PhD in Applied Zoology from Mangalore University in Mangalore, India. Dr. Kumar has more than 17 years of combined experience in academia and in industry. She teaches courses in biochemistry, pharmaceutical microbiology and pharmaceutical biotechnology while pursuing research opportunities for cancer, inflammation, and marine biotechnology. She has contributed more than 46 research publications to Scopus-indexed international and national journals, given 19 oral talks, and authored/edited 5 book chapters and one book. Her research work includes bioactivity screening and compounds isolation from marine macro and microorganisms for inflammation and cancer. She is a Fellow of the Society for Applied Biotechnology and a lifetime member of the Biotech Research Society of India.