Dr. Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of Pacific-Northwest, Oregon, OR, USA, holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi, India. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of Biopharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, CA, USA. Dr. Tiwari's research focuses on developing Amphipathic Cyclic Peptides targeting Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Pathogens, demonstrating his dedication to combating antimicrobial resistance. He has received accolades such as the 2020 Mentorship of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award from Chapman University and the American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship. Dr. Tiwari is actively involved in professional societies like the American Peptide Society and the American Chemical Society. He serves as an editorial board member for several peer-reviewed journals in his field and as an extramural grant reviewer for numerous global funding agencies.