Natural Drug Discovery

In an era where antibiotic resistance is on the rise and synthetic medication side effects are a concern, the book on natural drug discovery attempts to address these issues and to respond to the rising demand for alternative therapeutic techniques. The course material delves into the pharmacological characteristics, mechanisms of action, and cutting-edge methods employed in the identification and production of bioactive compounds derived from plants, marine animals, and microbes. It investigates structural variety of bioactive chemicals and analytical tools. This book offers a thorough guide for researchers, medical professionals, and students interested in the discovery of innovative, natural medicinal agents by combining traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific breakthroughs. It provides insights into natural therapies that might satisfy the needs of contemporary healthcare.

• Chemical Diversity, Isolation, Purification, Structure and Function of Natural Products.

• Modern Techniques in Phytochemistry.

• Pharmaceutical Development.

Dr. Jyoti Monga, an Associate Professor, currently serves at Ch. Devi Lal College of Pharmacy, Pt.B. D. Sharma University, Rohtak, India. Her academic journey began at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, India, where she embarked on a career in pharmacy education. She did her Doctorate from Adarsh Vijendra Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh. With 11 years of teaching experience, she specializes in computer-aided drug design (CADD) and synthesis of medicinally significant compounds specially butenolides and benzimidazoles etc. Her research contributions are noteworthy, comprising 26 publications in esteemed national and international journals, along with three patents to her name. Additionally, she has authored a practical book on Pharmaceutical Analysis. She is also serving as an editor for the forthcoming book on Drug Interactions, published by Bentham Publisher.”

Dr. Smita Narwal, currently the Head of Department and Professor at the Global Research Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. B. D. Sharma University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. With a teaching experience spanning 13 years, her academic interests encompass Phytochemistry, pharmacogenetic evaluation of herbal extracts, ethnopharmacology, as well as molecular docking and ADMET. She has effectively supervised 30 projects for B. Pharmacy students and highlighting her dedication to mentorship. Her scholarly contributions include 15 publications in distinguished national and international journals, along with 2 patents. Furthermore, she has authored several book chapters in globally recognized publications.

Dr. Deepika Choudhary is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. She has more than 8 years of teaching and 4 years of research experience in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has received her Doctorate Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana in the year 2017. She has been associated with the reputed institute such as CDRI, Lucknow and National Institute of Malaria Research, New Delhi to get expertise the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and drug research. Her area of specialization includes Drug Designing and Synthesis of antimalarials, anti-infective and anti-diabetic agents. She has published many research and review articles in different reputed Scopus indexed and impacted journals.

Dr. Prerna Sharma is currently working as a assistant professor in Shri Krishna AyushUniversity, Kurukshetra. She is 11 years teaching experience as assistant professor and Training & Placement Officer and She is selected as panel expert for AICTE STTP Programme . Her field of specialization is Pharmacogonosy and She has completed his master in Pharmaceutical sciences (2012) honour with gold medalist / appreciation in RITS ,Sirsa, India Her field of expertise is standardization of herbal plants/ herbal formulation. Her research area includes pharmacognostical & phytochemical investigation of indian medicinal plants, She has 20 research/review publication national/international journals of repute to her credit, 40 Copyrights, 2 Patents and deligated more than 30 National/international conferences /workshops. She is honoured with young research scientist award by SPER and TIPA in Thailand.