p53 in Breast Cancer

This book discusses the pivotal role of the p53 gene in breast cancer, covering its impact on disease progression, metabolism, and cellular mechanisms. It explores strategies against p53 mutations, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy. This book serves as an important source for researchers of oncology and molecular biology.

Auteur

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Mir is presently working as a scientist and head of department at the Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir. He holds master's degree in Zoology with Gold Medal from HNBG Central University and got his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi and CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, in the field of Immunopathology. His research interest is cancer biology with specialization in drug repurposing and combination therapy of breast cancer and to elucidate the molecular mechanism behind it, besides use of natural agents in treating cancer. He is also working on expression pattern and prognostic significance of chemokines/cytokines of CDKs in breast cancer, as well as the virtual screening of drugs for cancer treatment and their mechanistic elucidation. He has published more than 50 high-impact research papers and book chapters, in recognition of which he has received several awards. Dr. Manzoor has authored more than 16 books with international publishers. He is on the editorial board and reviewer of some prestigious journals and has been an invited speaker at various scientific meetings/conferences within India and abroad. He is member of many scientific organizations and societies, like American Association of Cancer Research, the Royal British Society, American Association of Clinical Oncology, International Immunology Association, etc. Dr Manzoor was awarded Teachers Associate Research Excellence Fellowship (TARE) by DST Govt of India and Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP-2019) by Indian Academy of Sciences and National Science Academy. Dr Manzoor has developed Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) in immunology, human genetics, and endocrinology for UG students sanctioned by UGC-Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) SWAYAM Ministry of HRD Govt of India. He has research and teaching experience of 15 years in cancer biology, animal cell and tissue technology, molecular modelling and drug design, comparative immunology.