Overview
Microbiome in Head and Neck Cancer: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Implications, Volume 169 in the Advances in Immunology series, presents an authoritative exploration on how microbial communities contribute to the initiation, progression, and treatment of head and neck cancers. Chapters highlight The Microbiome of the Head and Neck Region, Overview Head and Neck Microbiota and the Factors Influencing the Head and Neck Microbiome, Mechanistic Pathways of Dysbiosis in Cancer Development, Oral Microbiota and OPMDs, Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs): An Overview, Oral Microbiota and Oral Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC): An Overview, and much more. Additional chapters cover the Role of the Oral Microbiome in Oral Cancer (OSCC), Microbiome as a Prognostic Indicator in Oral Cancer, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications, Microbiome-Based Diagnostic Approaches, Modulating the Head and Neck Microbiome for Cancer Prevention, Microbiome-Targeted Therapeutics in Head and Neck Cancer, Artificial Intelligence in Microbiome Data Analysis: Applications in Head and Neck Cancer, and Challenges and Future Directions in Head & Neck Microbiome Research.
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Author: Akhilanand Chaurasia, PhD (Professor, King George Medical University) ,
Mahvash Tavassoli, PhD (King's College of London) ,
Charbel Darido
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Weight: 0.450kg
ISBN: 9780443470523
ISBN 10: 0443470529
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 01 May 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Author Information
Dr. Akhilanand Chaurasia is a Professor at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, specializing in Maxillofacial Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. His expertise encompasses CBCT, MRI, CT, USG, digital radiology, 3D printing, and AI-based diagnostics. With over 250 publications, including high-impact journals like Lancet Oncology and Lancet Digital Health, he is a recognized researcher and peer reviewer in oral oncology. Dr. Chaurasia has served as Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and editorial board member for leading journals such as the Journal of Dental Research and Scientific Reports. His numerous awards include the IADR Star Network Fellowship and the Union for International Cancer Control Fellowship. He holds multiple fellowships and distinctions in dentistry and radiology, and his work significantly advances the integration of imaging, AI, and 3D printing in maxillofacial diagnostics and treatment.
