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Developing Biomarker-Based Tools for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment : The State of the Science, Evaluation, Implementation, and Economics: Workshop Summary. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (112 pages)

Frontmatter -- Reviewers -- Contents -- Introduction -- Overview of Technologies Used to Discover Cancer Biomarkers -- Meeting the Technical Challenges of Biomarker Validation and Qualification -- Coordinating the Development of Biomarkers and Targeted Therapies -- Biomarker Development and Regulatory Oversight -- Assessment and Adoption of Biomarker-Based Technologies -- Economic Impact of Biomarkers -- Clinical Development Strategies for Biomarker Utilization Discussion -- Strategies for Implementing Standardized Biorepositories Discussion -- Strategies for Determining Analytic Validity and Clinical Utility of Biomarkers Discussion -- Strategies to Develop Biomarkers for Early Detection Discussion -- Mechanisms for Developing an Evidence Base Discussion -- Evaluation of Evidence in Decision Making Discussion -- Incorporating Biomarker Evidence Into Clinical Practice Discussion -- Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A Workshop Agenda -- Appendix B Workshop Speakers, Moderators, Invited Discussants, and Participants.

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Tumor markers-Congresses.
Biochemical markers-Congresses.


Electronic books.

RC270.3.T84P38 2006

616.99/4075