Full Description
The Potential of Biomarkers: From Discovery to Clinical Application addresses the challenges related to knowledge dissemination, interdisciplinary understanding, diagnostic complexity, quality assurance, patient care, research advancement, education, and professional development within the field of clinical biochemistry. The book provides a holistic solution by offering comprehensive insights and practical guidance to a diverse audience, contributing to the enhancement of healthcare and biomedical research. Each chapter explores the multifaceted landscape of biomarker research, offering a wealth of insights and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more.
Cancer biomarkers, the molecular signatures of cancer, hold immense promise in revolutionizing how we diagnose, treat, and personalize therapies for cancer patients. In this curated reference, esteemed contributors explore the multifaceted landscape of biomarker research, offering a wealth of insights and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more.
Contents
1. Introduction: Navigating the Landscape of Cancer Biomarkers
2. Understanding the Role of Biomarkers in Cancer
3. Tools and Technologies for Biomarker Discovery
4. Genomic Biomarkers: Unraveling the DNA of Cancer
5. Proteomics and Protein Biomarkers in Oncology
6. Metabolomics: Metabolic Signatures in Cancer Biomarkers
7. Biomarker Validation and Regulatory Pathways
8. Clinical Trials and Studies for Biomarker Evaluation
9. Early Detection and Diagnostic Biomarkers
10. Prognostic Biomarkers: Predicting Disease Outcomes
11. Predictive Biomarkers: Guiding Personalized Cancer Therapies
12. Monitoring Treatment Response with Biomarkers
13. Ethical Considerations in Biomarker Research and Application
14. Challenges and Future Directions in Biomarker Development
15. Success Stories: Impactful Applications of Cancer Biomarkers
16. The Road Ahead: Advances and Innovations in Biomarker Science
