Genomics in Biosecurity : Principles and Applications of Genomic Technologies in Expanded Biosecurity Concepts

Manousos E. (Scientific Advisor Kambouris

ISBN 10: 032385236X / ISBN 13: 9780323852364

Editore: Elsevier Science & Technology Nov 2021, 2021

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Neuware - Genomics in Biosecurity: Principles and Applications of Genomic Technologies in Expanded Biosecurity Concepts, in the Translational and Applied Genomics series, explains in definite and practical terms the applicability of genomic technologies in every aspect of biosecurity, from emergent diagnostics to bioterrorism, agroterrorism, next generation biowarfare, biosurveillance and risk assessment. This book offers an integrated discussion of genomics and GCBR (global catastrophic biological risks) events, considering both basic aspects of biosecurity genomics and application of genomic technologies to drive new solutions. Readers will find evidence-based strategies to apply genomics in disease and pathogen monitoring and diagnosis, and more.

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• Titolo: Genomics in Biosecurity : Principles and Applications of Genomic Technologies in Expanded Biosecurity Concepts
• Editore: Elsevier Science & Technology Nov 2021
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 032385236X
• ISBN 13: 9780323852364
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu

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<p><i>Genomics in Biosecurity: Principles and Applications of Genomic Technologies in Expanded Biosecurity Concepts, </i>in the <i>Translational and Applied Genomics</i> series, explains in definite and practical terms the applicability of genomic technologies in every aspect of biosecurity, from emergent diagnostics to bioterrorism, agroterrorism, next generation biowarfare, biosurveillance and risk assessment. This book offers an integrated discussion of genomics and GCBR (global catastrophic biological risks) events, considering both basic aspects of biosecurity genomics and application of genomic technologies to drive new solutions. Readers will find evidence-based strategies to apply genomics in disease and pathogen monitoring and diagnosis, and more.</p> <p>Social aspects of GCBR events and genomic biosecurity, such as issues of terrorism, policy ethics, and practice, are also considered in-depth.</p><ul> <li>Examines the use of genomics in pathogen monitoring and diagnosis, biosurveillance, and countermeasures for spontaneous and perpetrated events</li> <li>Discusses social, ethical, and policy aspects of GCBR events and the use of genomic technologies in biosecurity</li> <li>Empowers new solutions in biorestoration, biocrime, counterbioterrorism, disaster management, and humanitarian crisis response</li> <li>Features chapter contributions from a range of international specialists</li></ul>

Informazioni sull?autore

Dr. Manousos E. Kambouris serves as a Scientific Advisor for the Golden Helix Foundation, Craven House, London, UK, an international non-profit research organization aiming to advance research and education in the area of genomic and personalized medicine and as a Post Doc Researcher in the Laboratory of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras. Dr. Kambouris has long participated in different aspects and applications of microbiology, human genomics, biosecurity and cancer research. In his own work, he pursues an integrative approach to microbiomics, employing various -omics-driven approaches and realizing their application in human health, selective and personalized medicine, and panbiosurveillance among other areas. He has published widely in such peer-reviewed journals as OMICS-JIB, Hemoglobin, Medical Mycology, FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, Public Health Genomics, and Future Microbiology.