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The Economics of Biotechnology is a highly accessible book dealing
with some of the most crucial issues to arise in this area. Special
attention is paid to consumer, ethical and environmental concerns
as well as questions relating to trade policy, intellectual
property, who will receive the benefits, international development
and the role of international institutions such as the WTO. The
authors examine concerns arising from the application of
biotechnology in the agri-food industrial complex, and many of the
issues discussed also have implications for the medical and
pharmaceutical aspects of biotechnology. Fundamental questions
regarding the application of standard economic analysis to
biotechnology are resolved using traditional neo-classical analyses
as well as less mainstream methods. Through exploring a number of
approaches, original and unexpected conclusions are reached. This
coherent and relevant treatment of the myriad facets of
biotechnology will be welcomed by academics, scholars, and
economists with a specific interest in international economics or
technology, international policymakers, and economic commentators.
The expanding membership of the EU means significant changes for
accession countries' international trade relations, affecting
imports, exports, tax revenues, government expenditures and
domestic regulatory regimes. There are also significant
ramifications for the EU budget. This book is a valuable
comprehensive tool kit for analysing the economic effect of EU
accession, using examples from the most complex sector for both
candidate countries and the EU itself - agriculture. The authors
provide a complete set of market configurations with which to
analyse harmonisation with the Common Agriculture Policy in both
the long and short run. It also provides insights into the
questions of regulatory harmonisation in areas of food safety,
animal and plant health, the environment, animal welfare, technical
standards and the protection of intellectual property. Background
is provided on the EU and its policies, economic developments in
transition economies and the accession process. The book also
provides a unique insight into how negotiating positions can be
developed. A wide audience will find this book of great value and
interest including policymakers and analysts in governments and
related think tanks, businesses and consultancy firms trading in
the EU. Scholars and researchers of European studies, international
trade and agriculture will also find the book invaluable.
The Handbook on International Trade Policy is an insightful and
comprehensive reference tool focusing on trade policy issues in the
era of globalization. Each specially commissioned chapter deals
with important international trade issues, discusses the current
literature on the subject, and explores major controversies. The
Handbook also directs the interested reader to further sources of
information. The expert contributors cover both traditional and
more current concerns including: * history of thought on trade
policy * the development of multilateral organizations such as the
World Trade Organization * border restrictions and subsidies *
regional trade agreements * trade and the environment * animal,
plant and food safety measures * international protection of
intellectual property and sanctions. Presenting a broad and
state-of-the-art perspective on the topic, this highly accessible
Handbook will prove an invaluable resource to researchers,
academics, policymakers and practitioners concerned with
international trade policy.
Pharmaceutical Isothermal Calorimetry discusses the application of
isothermal calorimetric techniques to challenges encountered during
the rational design and development of novel drugs and drug
delivery systems. Providing a comprehensive review of recent
research and trends, this book contains an expert discussion of
research and applications to pharmaceutical characterization and
formulation.
Pharmaceutical Isothermal Calorimetry discusses the application of
isothermal calorimetric techniques to challenges encountered during
the rational design and development of novel drugs and drug
delivery systems. Providing a comprehensive review of recent
research and trends, this book contains an expert discussion of
research and applications to pharmaceutical characterization and
formulation.
The Handbook on International Trade Policy is an insightful and
comprehensive reference tool focusing on trade policy issues in the
era of globalization. Each specially commissioned chapter deals
with important international trade issues, discusses the current
literature on the subject, and explores major controversies. The
Handbook also directs the interested reader to further sources of
information. The expert contributors cover both traditional and
more current concerns including: * history of thought on trade
policy * the development of multilateral organizations such as the
World Trade Organization * border restrictions and subsidies *
regional trade agreements * trade and the environment * animal,
plant and food safety measures * international protection of
intellectual property and sanctions. Presenting a broad and
state-of-the-art perspective on the topic, this highly accessible
Handbook will prove an invaluable resource to researchers,
academics, policymakers and practitioners concerned with
international trade policy.
"Essentials of Pharmaceutical Preformulation" is a study guide
which describes the basic principles of pharmaceutical
physicochemical characterisation. Successful preformulation
requires knowledge of fundamental molecular concepts (solubility,
ionisation, partitioning, hygroscopicity and stability) and
macroscopic properties (physical form, such as the crystalline and
amorphous states, hydrates, solvates and co-crystals and powder
properties), familiarity with the techniques used to measure them
and appreciation of their effect on product performance,
recognising that often there is a position of compromise to be
reached between product stability and bioavailability.
This text introduces the basic concepts and discusses their
wider implication for pharmaceutical development, with reference to
many case examples of current drugs and drug products. Special
attention is given to the principles and best-practice of the
analytical techniques that underpin preformulation (UV
spectrophotometry, TLC, DSC, XRPD and HPLC). The material is
presented in the typical order that would be followed when
developing a medicine and maps onto the indicative pharmacy
syllabus of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Undergraduate-level pharmacy students and R&D / analytical
scientists working in the pharmaceutical sector (with or without a
pharmaceutical background) will find this text easy to follow with
relevant pharmaceutical examples.Essential study guide for pharmacy
and pharmaceutical science studentsCovers the pharmaceutical
preformulation components of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of
Great Britain's indicative syllabusEasy to follow text highlighted
with relevant pharmaceutical examplesSelf-assessment assignments in
a variety of formatsWritten by authors with both academic and
industrial experienceCompanion website with further information to
maximise learning
3D printing is forecast to revolutionise the pharmaceutical sector,
changing the face of medicine development, manufacture and use.
Potential applications range from pre-clinical drug development and
dosage form design through to the fabrication of functionalised
implants and regenerative medicine. Within clinical pharmacy
practice, printing technologies may finally lead to the concept of
personalised medicines becoming a reality. This volume aims to be
the definitive resource for anyone thinking of developing or using
3D printing technologies in the pharmaceutical sector, with a
strong focus on the translation of printing technologies to a
clinical setting. This text brings together leading experts to
provide extensive information on an array of 3D printing
techniques, reviewing the current printing technologies in the
pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain, in particular,
highlighting the state-of-the-art applications in medicine and
discussing modern drug product manufacture from a regulatory
perspective. This book is a highly valuable resource for a range of
demographics, including academic researchers and the pharmaceutical
industry, providing a comprehensive inventory detailing the current
and future applications of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals. Abdul W.
Basit is Professor of Pharmaceutics at the UCL School of Pharmacy,
University College London. Abdul's research sits at the interface
between pharmaceutical science and gastroenterology, forging links
between basic science and clinical outcomes. He leads a large and
multidisciplinary research group, and the goal of his work is to
further the understanding of gastrointestinal physiology by
fundamental research. So far, this knowledge has been translated
into the design of new technologies and improved disease
treatments, many of which are currently in late-stage clinical
trials. He has published over 350 papers, book chapters and
abstracts and delivered more than 250 invited research
presentations. Abdul is also a serial entrepreneur and has filed 25
patents and founded 3 pharmaceutical companies (Kuecept, Intract
Pharma, FabRx). Abdul is a frequent speaker at international
conferences, serves as a consultant to many pharmaceutical
companies and is on the advisory boards of scientific journals,
healthcare organisations and charitable bodies. He is the European
Editor of the International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Abdul was the
recipient of the Young Investigator Award in Pharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology from the American Association of
Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and is the only non-North American
scientist to receive this award. He was also the recipient of the
Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) award. Simon Gaisford
holds a Chair in Pharmaceutics and is Head of the Department of
Pharmaceutics at the UCL School of Pharmacy, University College
London. He has published 110 papers, 8 book chapters and 4 authored
books. His research is focused on novel technologies for
manufacturing medicines, particularly using ink-jet printing and 3D
printing, and he is an expert in the physico-chemical
characterisation of compounds and formulations with thermal methods
and calorimetry.
3D printing is forecast to revolutionise the pharmaceutical sector,
changing the face of medicine development, manufacture and use.
Potential applications range from pre-clinical drug development and
dosage form design through to the fabrication of functionalised
implants and regenerative medicine. Within clinical pharmacy
practice, printing technologies may finally lead to the concept of
personalised medicines becoming a reality. This volume aims to be
the definitive resource for anyone thinking of developing or using
3D printing technologies in the pharmaceutical sector, with a
strong focus on the translation of printing technologies to a
clinical setting. This text brings together leading experts to
provide extensive information on an array of 3D printing
techniques, reviewing the current printing technologies in the
pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain, in particular,
highlighting the state-of-the-art applications in medicine and
discussing modern drug product manufacture from a regulatory
perspective. This book is a highly valuable resource for a range of
demographics, including academic researchers and the pharmaceutical
industry, providing a comprehensive inventory detailing the current
and future applications of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals. Abdul W.
Basit is Professor of Pharmaceutics at the UCL School of Pharmacy,
University College London. Abdul's research sits at the interface
between pharmaceutical science and gastroenterology, forging links
between basic science and clinical outcomes. He leads a large and
multidisciplinary research group, and the goal of his work is to
further the understanding of gastrointestinal physiology by
fundamental research. So far, this knowledge has been translated
into the design of new technologies and improved disease
treatments, many of which are currently in late-stage clinical
trials. He has published over 350 papers, book chapters and
abstracts and delivered more than 250 invited research
presentations. Abdul is also a serial entrepreneur and has filed 25
patents and founded 3 pharmaceutical companies (Kuecept, Intract
Pharma, FabRx). Abdul is a frequent speaker at international
conferences, serves as a consultant to many pharmaceutical
companies and is on the advisory boards of scientific journals,
healthcare organisations and charitable bodies. He is the European
Editor of the International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Abdul was the
recipient of the Young Investigator Award in Pharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology from the American Association of
Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and is the only non-North American
scientist to receive this award. He was also the recipient of the
Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) award. Simon Gaisford
holds a Chair in Pharmaceutics and is Head of the Department of
Pharmaceutics at the UCL School of Pharmacy, University College
London. He has published 110 papers, 8 book chapters and 4 authored
books. His research is focused on novel technologies for
manufacturing medicines, particularly using ink-jet printing and 3D
printing, and he is an expert in the physico-chemical
characterisation of compounds and formulations with thermal methods
and calorimetry.
Trade negotiations are complex interactive processes that bring a
combination of existing trade law, the pleadings of special
interests and economic theory together in the give and take of
compromise, bluff and strategic alliances. Trade disputes involving
food and other agricultural products - controversial subjects such
as genetically modified foods and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - are
the subject of newspaper headlines almost daily. As developing
countries demand improved access to European and US markets for
their products, international trade has moved into a new era and is
now at the heart of trade negotiations. Economic Analysis for
International Trade Negotiations provides an analytical framework
in which to examine the complex economic issues which arise in
international trade negotiations. This framework is developed using
examples arising from current contentious issues in the
international trade in agricultural products including market
access, subsidies, non-tariff barriers, health regulations and
biotechnology. The volume concludes with a discussion on the future
of trade. Providing a link between economic theory and the WTO,
this comprehensive volume will be of great interest to academics
specialising in international trade, international relations,
agri-business and international business.
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