Nanomedicine

Nanotherapeutics in the Treatment of Reproductive Disorders
Editors: Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD
Seema Rai, PhD

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Scope of the Book

The scope of book titled Nanotherapeutics in the Treatment of Reproductive Disorders refers to the use of nanotechnology for the development of therapeutic agents for various diseases. In the field of reproductive health, nanotherapeutics has shown promise in the treatment of a range of disorders that include infertility, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and ovarian cancer. One of the key advantages of nanotherapeutics is their ability to selectively target the affected tissues and cells while minimizing the exposure of healthy tissues to the drug. This targeted delivery can enhance the effectiveness of the drug and reduce the side effects associated with conventional therapies.

Nanotherapeutics for reproductive disorders typically involves the use of nanoparticles such as liposomes, dendrimers, and polymeric nanoparticles. These nanoparticles can encapsulate drugs, peptides, or other therapeutic agents and deliver them to specific sites in the body. For example, in the treatment of endometriosis, nanoparticles can be designed to specifically target and bind to the endometrial lesions, delivering drugs directly to the affected tissues. Similarly, in the treatment of ovarian cancer, nanoparticles can be designed to specifically target and bind to the cancer cells, delivering cytotoxic agents directly to the tumor. The use of nanotherapeutics in reproductive health has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of various disorders, offering more effective and targeted therapies with reduced side effects. Ongoing research in this area is focused on developing new and improved nanotherapeutic agents and optimizing their delivery for clinical use.


Topics of Interest (but not limited):

  • Potential reproductive toxicants and their toxic manifestations.
  • Impact of environmental factors on reproductive health
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Sexually transmitted infections and their impact on reproductive health
  • Ethical considerations of using nanotechnology in reproductive health
  • Introduction to female reproductive disorders
  • Current status of female reproductive disorders in India
  • Female reproductive disorders signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options
  • Advances in nanotechnology and female reproduction
  • Nanoparticles as a therapeutic for endometriosis
  • Cervical cancer: Role of nanoparticles
  • Prevention of ovarian cancer by nanotherapeutics
  • Uterine cancer and therapeutic role of nanoparticles
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome: protective role of nanoparticles
  • Prevention of female infertility by nanoparticles
  • Female infertility causes, types, and treatments
  • Introduction to male reproductive disorders: History and epidemiology of male reproductive disorders
  • Current status of male reproductive disorders in the world
  • Male reproductive disorders signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options
  • Nanotherapeutics: An emerging technology in male reproductive health.
  • Perspectives of nanoparticles in male infertility
  • Recent advances of nanotherapy for treatment of prostate cancer
  • Biomedical application of nanoparticles against testicular cancer



Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th June 2023
Chapter Submission Deadline: 30 November 2023
Review Notification: 15th September 2023
Submission of Final Chapters to Book Editor: 30 October 2023

Submission Procedure: Authors are requested to submit the book chapter proposal as .doc/.docx file to
email: younismajeed64@gmail.com


Key Points for Full Chapter:
1. Each chapter length may be about 20 to 30 pages including references.
2. Each chapter will consist of various headings and subheadings as per chapter title.
3. For Plagiarism checking, only use Turnitin or iThenticate. Plagiarism percentage should be less than 5%.


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Dr. Younis Ahmad Hajam holds a doctorate in Zoology from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidayalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Formerly Dr. Younis Ahmad had worked as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology, Career Point University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate students. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published 38 research papers in leading national and international journals, 40 book chapters, and seven national proceedings. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published six books as editor with Taylor and Francis, etc. He has guided five MSc students under the thesis mode and 27 MSc students under the project mode. Dr. Younis Ahmad is handling one major research project (PI) and three projects under a HP Chief Minister start-up scheme. Dr. Younis Ahmad has also served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He has presented his research work in more than 35 national and international conferences; Dr. Younis Ahmad has attended more than 30 national and international conferences and five workshops. He has organized various conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars of on the national and international levels. Dr. Younis Ahmad has also delivered invited lectures at international conference. He has received a national award for his contributions in biological science. He is an editorial member of various international journals and is also member of the Asian Council of Science editors.

Seema Rai, PhD
Professor, Department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India

Dr. Seema Rai holds a doctorate in Zoology from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), (A Central University), Varanasi, Utter Pradesh, India. Dr. Rai is founder of the Department of Zoology at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India, where she is working as Professor in the same department. In addition to this Dr. Rai has been appointed as Dean of the School of Life Sciences. She is former Head of the same department. She has been awarded a Young Scientist Fast-Track (DST, New Delhi). She has pursued her Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) from the University of Insubria, Varese, Italy. Dr. Rai has also served as Project Fellow (UGC) at the Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, India, 2002. Dr. Rai has completed three major research projects sanctioned by the University Grants Commission and the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Dr Rai has received various prestigious awards including a Bharat Ratna Dr. Radhakrishanan Gold Medal Award 2018 by the Global Economic Progress & Research Association (GEPRA) New Delhi; S.L Mishra Medal - 2018 BRIATS Allahabad during the 20th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress 17th,18th Feb 2018, Judge XI Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress 2013. She is an Executive Council Member of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya 2013; is an INSA Visiting Scientist 2012 under Bilatral Programme, University of Warsaw, Poland; and received full air fare from CSIR to present a research paper at the IX European Biological Rhythm Society, (EBRS), 2009, in Strasbourg, France, where she received a best poster presentation. She also received a best oral presentation award at the NJ Chinoy Award: XXVII SRBCE, University of Hyderabad, India. Dr. Rai has guided three PhD students, and two students are currently pursuing under her supervision. She has published 41 research papers. Dr. Rai’s current research focus is therapeutic management for diabetes/polycystic ovarian cancer, melatonin physiology, antioxidants, and natural therapies for other metabolic and endocrine disorders.




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