The Gut Microbiome in Precision Medicine: From Research to Clinical Practice explores the significant role of the gut microbiome in health and disease, particularly within gastrointestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and colorectal cancer. It covers how understanding and analyzing the gut microbiome can lead to personalized treatments, dietary plans, and precision medicine approaches in gastroenterology. Chapters explore multi-omics integration, examining complex techniques for gut microbiome profiling, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Users will find updates on microbiome-based interventions, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and personalized nutrition that highlight practical applications in gastrointestinal disease management.
Real-world examples and case studies discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing microbiome analysis. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of implementing microbiome analysis in clinical practice, with a special emphasis on its implications for developing countries. Finally, the book covers emerging technologies in microbiome research and their applications in gastroenterology, emphasizing future directions and research priorities.
Ahmad, S. Rehan: -
Dr. S Rehan Ahmad is a multidisciplinary scientist whose research bridges microbiology, medicinal chemistry, neurobiology, and precision medicine. Earning his Ph.D. in Microbiology, his pioneering work explores the pharmacogenomics and microbiome-based modulation of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on plant-derived therapeutics and molecular docking-driven drug discovery. His research integrates molecular microbiology, analytical chemistry (HPLC-MS), bioinformatics, and nanobiotechnology to advance novel therapeutic strategies. He holds over 30 patents and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including Nature, Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, Frontiers and MDPI. He has edited two books published by Elsevier: The Gut Microbiome in Precision Medicine: From Research to Clinical Practice which focuses on the gut microbiome's role in health, and Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Research to Clinical Practice, covering personalized medicine for neurodegenerative disorders.
His editorial experience is extensive, serving as Academic Editor for
PLOS ONE, Editorial Board Member for over 15 international journals, and Guest Editor for JoVE. Recognized for his academic leadership, he serves as Coordinator of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Study Centre (28166), Centre Superintendent (28166), and Convenor of multiple institutional committees including the Research & Development Cell (RDC), Intellectual Property Rights Cell (IPR), and Institution's Innovation Council (Ministry of Education, Government of India). His teaching experience spans over 12 years in microbiology, neurobiology, medicinal biochemistry, food chemistry, and bioinformatics, mentoring more than 40 postgraduates and three doctoral researchers.
