Dive into the intricate world of addiction with 'Neurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology of Drug Addiction', an essential guide that explores the complex neurochemical and molecular foundations of substance use disorders. This comprehensive book unravels how drugs hijack the brain's reward systems, delving into the roles of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate, as well as stress pathways and neuroplasticity. A valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, this text offers critical insights into the biochemical mechanisms driving addiction and paves the way for novel therapeutic strategies.
Dr Huma Ikram, is an esteemed figure in the field of Biochemistry and Neuroscience, presenting a career marked by distinguished academic accomplishments and profound contributions to scientific research and education. Her role as an Assistant Professor at the University of Karachi, Pakistan, emphasizes her dedication to academia. She is in charge of the preclinical trials facility at the Department of Biochemistry. Here, she not only imparted knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate students but also supervised numerous MPhil and PhD students, nurturing the next generation of scientists and researchers. Her publications span a wide array of topics within neuropharmacology, particularly focusing on addiction. These studies, often involving intricate animal models, have added valuable insights into the understanding of neurochemical processes and their implications in human health and behavior. Her research excellence has been recognized with a series of best presentations and best poster awards at various national and international scientific conferences, research grants and research patents granted to her.
