IntechOpen Book Series Biochemistry Volume 12

Varaprasad Bobbarala obtained a doctorate from Andhra University with specialization in Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Microbiology. He is editor-in-chief, associate editor, reviewer, and editorial board member for dozens of high-impact international periodicals. He has authored/co-authored research and review articles in numerous peer-reviewed national and international journals in various subjects related to biomedicine, pharmacy,

and microbiology. Dr. Bobbarala previously served as Chief Scientist of Research and Development (R & D) at Krisani Innovations Pvt. Ltd., before his current role the Chief Scientist and Director of Adhya Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., India. Currently, he is working in the areas of clinical diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, drug discovery, production of commercially important chemicals by biotechnology routes, isolation of bio-active metabolites, and bio-efficacy studies.

Dr. Gaffar S. Zaman has an MD in Biochemistry from Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh University, India; a Fellowship in Diabetes (FID) from Royal Liverpool Academy, United Kingdom; a Fellowship in Applied Nutrition (FIAN) from Medvarsity, Apollo Hospitals, India; and Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR) from Symbiosis University, India. He has almost 12 years of experience as an Assistant Professor at King Khalid

Government University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He is adept at quality development and curriculum design and is trained in e-learning methods. He has published more than 40 research papers in both national and international journals. He has also edited two books published by IntechOpen: Quality Control in Laboratory and Ultimate Guide to Insulin.

Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He was a former head for Laboratory of Halal Science Research at Halal Products Research Institute, UPM. He holds a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Arizona, USA, and a MMSc and PhD in Medical Microbiology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has authored/co-au-

thored research articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals locally and internationally in various subjects related to biomedical science and food authentication. He is active in postgraduate research supervision and teaches undergraduate courses on Medical Microbiology and Laboratory Management to health science students.

Abdah Md Akim is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Cardiff, UK, and a MSc and PhD in Medical Biochemistry from the Universiti Putra Malaysia. She has written research articles on biochemistry, cancer, antioxidants, and inflammation in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She is involved

in postgraduate research supervision and teaches undergraduate courses on Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Management to health science students.
