Biomarkers and Personalized Medicine: Unlocking Success in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The pharmaceutical industry is plagued by a high failure rate, but biomarkers and personalized medicine offer a beacon of hope. When executed correctly, biomarkers and companion diagnostics (CDx) can revolutionize the industry, enhancing the probability of success, accelerating time to market, and most importantly, benefiting patients through accurate diagnosis and effective therapy selection.

Understanding the Challenges and Limitations of Biomarkers and Laboratory Tests

This comprehensive book delves into the challenges and limitations of biomarkers and laboratory tests, providing expert advice on best practices to ensure proper application. It bridges the gap between diagnostic business development claims and real-life deliverables, shedding light on the complexities of biomarker development and implementation.

A Comprehensive Guide to Biomarkers for Different Purposes

The book covers a wide range of biomarkers for different purposes, including standard-of-care approved assays, as well as for-investigational-use and for-research-use-only assays. It explores new data for biomarkers in various therapeutic indications, providing case studies and practical examples to illustrate the potential of biomarkers in drug development and patient management.

A Valuable Resource for Stakeholders in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This book serves as a valuable reference for drug developers, IVD providers, clinical labs, healthcare givers, academicians, and researchers. It offers expert insights on how to increase the probability of success in drug development and improve patient management through the effective utilization of biomarkers and diagnostics.

Written by an expert with extensive experience in diagnostics and clinical laboratory, as well as drug discovery and development, this book provides a unique perspective on the challenges of drug development and precision medicine. It offers practical solutions on how to eliminate or mitigate these challenges through better utilization of biomarkers and diagnostics.

Features of this comprehensive guide include:

• Over 200 illustrations to facilitate understanding
• Real-life examples and case studies from different classes of biomarkers on various platforms
• Expert advice on best practices for biomarker development and implementation
• A comprehensive overview of the role of biomarkers in precision medicine

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: June 8, 2019

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128161210, 9780128161227