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Historical Overview of Quality Assurance in Biological Research

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We present a summary of the historical evolution of quality control measures which is the focus of this chapter in order to help contextualize current practices in different fields of study. The chapter describes the important events and efforts of past pioneers to establish quality control measures in various industries and organizations. Quality has always been a need from the beginning of civilization to sustain and survive livelihood. The concept of quality assurance was initiated in medieval times in the form of guilds. Since that period, quality assurance has passed through phases of quality control, such as statistical quality control, quality assurance, and total quality management. All these efforts were later synthesized in the form of guidelines and rules for different organizations and practices and eventually evolved as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices). These rules and measures have been evolving following the complex needs of organizations and technological changes. Various regulating authorities have been entrusted with ensuring that these guidelines are systematically followed in the area of specialization they are required. This chapter provides an outline of how quality tools were established in various organizations and industries over time. This chapter also provides a preface for all other chapters discussed in the book. The whole cycle of quality and the procedures and training involved in introducing and maintaining quality have been described in these chapters.

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Khosla, R., Srivastava, V. (2021). Historical Overview of Quality Assurance in Biological Research. In: Anand, A. (eds) Quality Assurance Implementation in Research Labs. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3074-3_1

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