Diagnostic Molecular Biology

Chang-Hui Shen, PhD, is a Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at the College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. He earned his B.S. and M.S. at the National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan, and his Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He was a visiting fellow of the National Institutes of Health before joining the City University of New York.Dr. Shen’s research focuses on the mechanism of gene expression, with an emphasis on epigenetic regulation in gene activation. His lab utilizes the breadth of current and advanced techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry. He has published dozens of articles throughout his career, and his research has been supported by several agencies, including NATO, NIH, and NSF.

“…provides a comprehensive overview of the updated information on current advances in molecular biology…. [with] illustrations which enable easy understanding of the complex subject. The purpose of the second edition of this book is to help health professionals accurately identify the cause of diseases and to provide students with insights into key advances in the field of molecular diagnosis…. The book provides detailed coverage on the principles and applications of sequencing techniques, current molecular techniques in identifying diseases, and covers the function of molecular cytogenetic diagnosis in chromosomal disorders and the molecular diagnosis of genetic diseases…. [and] has several high-quality colored illustrations which facilitate a clearer comprehension of a complex subject matter…. [U]nique as it very nicely covers the recent advances in the detection of respiratory syncytial virus infections including SARS-CoV-2 which caused the COVID-19 pandemic.” --©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Omer Iqbal, MD, FACC, FESC (Loyola University Medical Center)

• 1. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA 2. Nucleic Acid-Based Cellular Activities - DNA Replication, Damage, and Repair 3. Gene Expression: Transcription of the Genetic Code 4. Gene Expression: Translation of the Genetic Code 5. The Genome 6. Extraction and Purification of Nucleic Acids 7. Quantification and Analysis of Nucleic Acids 8. Extraction and Purification of Proteins 9. Quantification and Analysis of Proteins 10. Amplification of Nucleic Acids 11. Characterization of Nucleic Acids and Proteins 12. Techniques in Sequencing 13. Genome and Transriptome Analysis 14. Molecular Diagnosis of Chromosomal Disorders 15. Molecular Diagnosis of Gene Mutation and Inherited Diseases 16. Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases 17. The Biology of SARS-CoV-2 and the Molecular Diagnosis of COVID-19 18. Guidance for Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory