Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents

Section 1: Introduction, Historical Perspective and Epidemiology Section 2: Agents That Can Be Used as Weapons of Mass Destruction Section 3: Target Organ Toxicity Section 4: Special Topics Section 5: Risks to Animals and Wildlife Section 6: Toxicokinetics, Toxicodynamics and Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetics Section 7: Analytical Methods, Biosensors and Biomarkers Section 8: Prophylactic, Therapeutic and Countermeasures Section 9: Decontamination and Detoxification

Gupta, Ramesh C.
Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State university, is engaged in research on pesticide toxicity, neurodegenerative diseases, and nutraceuticals efficacy and safety. He has delivered lectures in UK, Australia, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, Sweden, and Turkey. He served the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has 450 publications to his credit, including seven major books: (1) Toxicology of Organophosphate and Carbamate Compounds, (2) Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, (3) Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, (4) Anticholinesterase Pesticides: Metabolism, Neurotoxicity, and Epidemiology, (5) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (6) Biomarkers in Toxicology, (7) Nutraceuticals: Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity, and (8) Nutraceuticals in Veterinary Medicine. He is recipient of Murray State University's distinguished researcher award of the year-2006, and Outstanding research award of the year 2014. In 2019, he received a medal from The Royal Academy of Spanish Veterinary Sciences for his distinguished services to veterinary medicine. He is a diplomate of American Board of Toxicology, and fellow of American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Gupta is a member of many professional societies, including SOT, Eurotox, ASPET, American College of Toxicology, and ISSX.

"...a large, high-quality publication...provides a broader perspective than the few other titles in this field. This edition expands topics and updates references, driven by the ongoing threat, use, and research of chemical warfare agents around the world. Score: 92 - 4 Stars" -- Doody's