Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and challenging malignancies, contributing significantly to global cancer-related morbidity and mortality. This new book explores various facets of lung cancer, providing an extensive overview of its molecular underpinnings, diagnostic modalities, treatment strategies, and the burgeoning field of nanotechnology in cancer therapeutics. It first provides an insightful overview of lung cancer, shedding light on its pervasiveness, etiological underpinnings, and the diverse therapeutic modalities employed in tackling both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. The book then goes on to cover the pathogenesis and molecular biology of lung cancer. Also discussed are diagnostic imaging techniques that explain lung cancer staging and characterization. The book also explores the development of targeted drug delivery systems, illuminating the evolving landscape of targeted therapies and the persistent challenges posed by therapeutic resistance and the role of diverse polymeric and lipid-based nanoparticle formulations as powerful tools in drug and gene delivery, offering tailored solutions to the multifaceted challenges of lung cancer treatment.
Abhishek Tiwari, PhD, is a Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India. Dr. Tiwari has received grants from funding agencies and has been granted 42 patents and has filed several patents for approval. He has published many papers in national and international journals as well as more than 38 Indian and international books and 68 book chapters. Dr. Tiwari is a nominee of the Committee for the Purpose and Supervision of Experiments in Animals and an editorial member of various national and international journals. He received a Best Author Award in 2019, a Best Teacher Award in 2019, and an Outstanding Teacher Award in 2014 and 2015.
Varsha Tiwari, PhD, is a Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India. Dr. Tiwari has received the equivalent of $1 million USD in grants from the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, India. She has been granted 28 Indian, three South African, and three Australian patents. She has published books and book chapters as well as more than 80 research papers. She has organized conferences and also delivered many invited lectures at conferences. Dr. Varsha has received a Young Scientist Award, Young Author Award, and Pharmacy Recognition Award at the national level.
Manish Kumar, PhD, is working as a Professor and Head in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the ISF College of Pharmacy, Punjab, India. He has over 18 years of teaching and research experience. He is engaged with a project on nanoparticle drug delivery systems for ocular, nasal, and topical drug delivery routes. He has published more than 170 research and review articles in peer-reviewed international and national journals and has presented 25 papers at national and international conferences. He has also published books and book chapters with reputed publishers.
