Main description:

Translational Biotechnology: A Journey from Laboratory to Clinics presents an integrative and multidisciplinary approach to biotechnology to help readers bridge the gaps between fundamental and functional research. The book provides state-of-the-art and integrative views of translational biotechnology by covering topics from basic concepts to novel methodologies. Topics discussed include biotechnology-based therapeutics, pathway and target discovery, biological therapeutic modalities, translational bioinformatics, and system and synthetic biology. Additional sections cover drug discovery, precision medicine and the socioeconomic impact of translational biotechnology. This book is valuable for bioinformaticians, biotechnologists, and members of the biomedical field who are interested in learning more about this promising field.

Contents:

Section 1. Introduction to Translational Biotechnology Section 2. Biotherapeutics Section 3. Pathway and Target Discovery Section 4. Novel Therapeutic Modalities Section 5. Bioinformatics to Bedside Section 6. Systems Approach and Engineering Biology Section 7. Drug Discovery, Personalized and Precision Medicine Section 8. Socio-Economic Impact of Translational Biotechnology