Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics

Pharmacogenomics is the major determinant of drug safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness, and widespread use of pharmacogenomics for patient care is a critical requirement. Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics provides timely coverage of the principles, practice, and potential of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The field of pharmacogenomics has experienced significant growth in recent years, thanks to advancements in high-throughput gene sequencing and other omics biotechnologies. Pharmacogenomics is widely recognized as the primary factor influencing drug safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. Consequently, the widespread adoption of pharmacogenomics for patient care has become an essential requirement. Aspiring and practicing clinicians must urgently acquire training in interpreting data from pharmacogenomic testing to prepare for the future of healthcare, which is characterized by personalized medicine.

Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of the principles, practices, and potential of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. This authoritative text is composed of chapters contributed by esteemed pharmacologists and scientists from both the US and Chinese academia and industry. The book demonstrates how pharmacogenomics and its biotechnologies can be applied in patient care, showcases the use of genetic biomarkers in drug discovery and development, laboratory medicine, and clinical services, and provides detailed descriptions of the practice of pharmacogenomics in treating various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurologic and psychiatric disorders, and pulmonary diseases. Additionally, the book discusses the merging of pharmacogenomics with alternative medicine and the integration of pharmacogenomics into pharmacoeconomics.

Each chapter in Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics begins with key concepts, followed by in-depth explorations of case reports or critical evaluations of genetic variants/biomarkers. The chapters conclude with questions for self-examination, allowing readers to deepen their understanding of the subject matter.

In conclusion, the growth of pharmacogenomics has paved the way for personalized medicine, where drugs are tailored to individual patients based on their genetic makeup. By acquiring the skills necessary to interpret data from pharmacogenomic testing, clinicians can provide optimal care and improve patient outcomes. Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and students interested in advancing the field of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340081