Exploration of Host Genetic Factors associated with Malaria

Chapter 1. Human genetics  and infectious disease.- Part 1. RBC disorders.- Chapter 2. Sickle cell gene.- Chapter 3. Alpha-Thalassemia.- Chapter 4. Beta-Thalassemia.- Chapter 5. Duffy blood group locus.- Part 2. Metabolic enzymes.- Chapter 6. Pyruvate kinase deficiency.- Chapter 7. Glucose 6-Phosphate dehydrogenase.- Part 3. Host immune response.- Chapter 8. TNF genetic polymorphisms.- Chapter 9. iNos genetic polymorphisms.- Chapter 10. Human complement receptor 1 polymorphisms.- Chapter 11. Interferonalpha receptor-1 (IFNAR1) polymorphisms.- Part 4. Cytoadherence.- Chapter 12. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 polymorphisms.- Chapter 13. Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1) polymorphisms.- Chapter 14. Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM1) polymorphisms.

Dr. M. Tabish Qidwai is an Assistant Professor at SRM University, Uttar Pradesh. India. He previously served as an Assistant Professor (contract) in the Department of Biotechnology at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (A Central University) from 2015-2018; Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Raja Balwant Singh College Agra, UP. His research interests are focused on the functional genomics and immunology especially polymorphisms, immunogenetics, and computational biology. He has received with various prestigious awards including the Rashtriya Gaurav Award for remarkable contributions to Science and Technology, Chancellor Gold Medal for first rank in University. He has more than 8 years of teaching experience in genomics, immunology and computational biology. He has published more than 30 research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals and authored numerous book chapters. He is a member of several national and international scientific societies and organizations including the Indian Science Congress Association, Indian Biophysical Society, Society of Biological Chemists India, Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG), China, and European Federation of Biotechnology.