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Biomarkers

By definition a biomarker is

A defined characteristic that is measured as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or responses to an exposure or intervention, including therapeutic interventions. Molecular, histologic, radiographic, or physiologic characteristics are types of biomarkers. A biomarker is not an assessment of how an individual feels, functions, or survives. Categories of biomarkers include:

susceptibility/risk biomarkers
diagnostic biomarkers
monitoring biomarkers
prognostic biomarkers
predictive biomarkers
pharmacodynamic/response biomarkers
safety biomarkers.

Source: BEST (Biomarkers, EndpointS, and other Tools) Resource (FDA-NIH)

Links: BEST (Biomarkers, EndpointS, and other Tools) Resource

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Further information

Pauli Ollikka, Project Coordinator

pauli.ollikka@abo.fi
pauli.ollikka@utu.fi

Drug development and diagnostics is a common research profiling area of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University funded by the Academy of Finland. This website is a part of this joint initiative bringing together all information that is related to drug discovery and development or diagnostics from both universities.