Biomarkers, Cancer Therapy & Clinical Research

Biomarkers in Diagnosis: Challenges and Approaches

Biomarkers and diagnostics play a crucial role in the outcomes and findings in clinical settings to enhance the quality of human health. Translational biomarkers and diagnostics can be applied in both preclinical and clinical setting. It should aim to translate the findings in fundamental research into medical practice and meaningful health outcomes. The characteristics for acceptable translational biomarkers and the various approaches to their selections including the latest trends and developments in translational biomarkers and diagnostics shall be discussed in this session. This session also discusses and reviews methods and requirements for qualification of translational biomarkers.