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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.

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Neurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology of Drug Addiction

By: Huma Ikram

£83.99

How do drugs hijack the brain? This guide explores the neurochemical foundations of addiction, unraveling the roles of reward systems, neurotransmitters, stress pathways, and neuroplasticity. It offers critical insights into the mechanisms driving addiction and new therapies.