Description
This book provides an integrated review of the human ocular microbiome. The book includes topics on the relevance of molecular mechanisms, including quorum-sensing and mucin metabolism to ocular disorders, such as dry eye;
Dr. S Shivaji, Director Emeritus and Senior Scientist at the Brien Holden Eye Research Centre at LVPEI, Hyderabad, was the Director of BHERC till 2020. His research focuses on the connection between gut and ocular microbiomes with eye diseases. Earlier, at the CCMB, he explored the microbial diversity of Antarctica, Arctic, Himalayas, and Stratosphere. He is a fellow of National Academy of Sciences, Indian Academy of Sciences, Telangana Akademi of Sciences and Association of Microbiologists of India. He is a recipient of National Antarctic Award, National Polar Sciences and Cryosphere Award, E K Janaki Ammal Award, and others. He is ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world and has published > 350 research papers and 2 books.