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Principles of Biomarkers in Drug Development and Diagnostic Clinical Support

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Learning Objectives

Define the term biomarker and learn about the different types used in patient care.
Discuss the application of biomarkers in research, clinical practice, and drug development.
Review methodologies used for biomarker assays and how testing is regulated.

Summary

Biomarkers may be used throughout the patient journey to aid in diagnosis, monitoring, prediction of treatment response, and monitoring of safety and risk. Biomarkers also aid research and inform new drug development. This presentation will provide multiple examples of how different biomarkers may be used in research, clinical practice, and drug development. It will describe various methodologies for measuring biomarkers and provide an overview of how biomarker tests are regulated to ensure that the tests are “fit for purpose.”

About

Merck Academy presentations are live, in-person lectures, facilitated by Merck subject-matter experts. Merck Academy faculty have postdoctoral training and are engaged in a variety of medical and scientific activities.

These live presentations comprise a variety of general scientific topics, including drug discovery, vaccine development, outcomes research, clinical trials, and statistics. Additional topics continue to be developed and added.

Potential audiences for Merck Academy might include faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students. Merck Academy is not intended to provide continuing medical education (CME) credits.