Biomarkers in Clinical Trials--SMi Conference. 23-24 September 2009, London, UK.
The Biomarkers in Clinical Trials conference, held in London, included topics covering new developments in the field of biomarkers. This conference report highlights selected presentations on the definition of biomarkers, the use of biomarkers to support decisions in drug development and to improve treatment outcomes, and the aims of the Biomarkers Consortium. A case study of the investigational drug selumetinib (AstraZeneca plc) is also discussed.
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D054316:Biomarkers, Pharmacological / Q000378:metabolism*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003657:Decision Making; D015195:Drug Design; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000379:methods; D015507:Drugs, Investigational / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D054316:Biomarkers, Pharmacological; D015507:Drugs, Investigational