Role of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases: Volume I: Liver, Skin, Thyroid, Rheumatic & Myopathic Diseases

Dr. Mitesh Kumar Dwivedi is an assistant professor of microbiology at C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University. He has published 54 research papers in reputed journals, written 16 book chapters, and is the editor of 6 books. He has an h-index of 21 with 1627 citations for his research papers. He has more than 14 years of experience in research and teaching in various allied fields of microbiology and immunology. He has contributed significantly in the field of vitiligo- a skin autoimmune depigmenting disorder. His current research interests include investigation of immunogenetic, autoimmune & therapeutic aspects of Vitiligo, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sickle cell disease and role of Probiotics in ameliorating the autoimmune diseases. He has been serving as an editorial board member and reviewer of many international journals. He has been honored with many international and national awards for his excellent research performance [DST-SERB Core Research Grant (2022), Best Researcher Award (2020), INSA Visiting Scientist Award (2019), DST-SERB Early Career Research Award (2018), Young Scientist Awards (2011, 2013, and 2018)] and secured all India rank 32 in CSIR-NET National examination (2011; Life Sciences). He has successfully completed research projects from national funding agencies such as SERB-DST, GUJCOST, UTU, and Neosciences & Research Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and guided students for their doctoral and master degrees.Dr. N. Amaresan is an Assistant Professor at C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, UkaTarsadia University, Gujarat. He has received his undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate degree in Microbiology. Dr. N. Amaresan has over fifteen years of experience in teaching & research in various allied fields of microbiology mainly microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and others. He has been awarded young scientist awards by Association of Microbiologists of India, National Academy of Biological Sciences and recipient of visiting scientist fellowship from National Academy of India. He has published more than 100 research articles, books and book chapters of national and international reputes. He has handled various projects sponsored by DBT, DST, GEMI etc., and guided students for their doctoral and master degrees.Dr. E. Helen Kemp completed her PhD in Microbiology at the University of Warwick and the Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research, Salisbury, in 1988. Since 1989, she has worked at the University of Sheffield as a Research Fellow in the Medical School. She has long-standing interests in the autoimmune and genetic aspects of the depigmenting disease vitiligo, characterising autoimmune responses against the calcium-sensing receptor in patients with parathyroid autoimmunity, and the aetiology of autoimmune thyroid disease. She has published more than 70 research papers in these areas of research and has contributed to books and review articles in the field of autoimmunity.>55 becoming heads of departments and institutes.