Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs. This relatively new field combinespharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop effective, safemedications and doses that will be tailored to a person's genetic makeup. This book provides all aspects ofpharmacogenomics-including academic, regulatory, economic, industry and medical-to illustrate how all of the pieces fittogether and where the challenges may be. It also includes both successful and unsuccessful applications so readers canconsider the potential and challenges in moving the science into drug development and direct therapeutic applications.Thisbook contains in-depth analysis of the implications of pharmacogenomics and discussion to generate ideas on best to movethe field forward. Tables, figures, and illustrations are included throughout the book to facilitate understanding and furtherreference. This book will be a landmark for the students, researchers and professionals of pharmaceutical industry who arereally trying for new drug development. This book gives a theoretical application and tools of pharmacogenomics andpromises to give the reader an insight into the future and the latest information in the field of diagnostics andpharmacogenomics.