The Potential of Cancer Biomarkers
From Discovery to Clinical Application
- 1st Edition - April 14, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Pranav Kumar Prabhakar
- Language: English
The Potential of Biomarkers: From Discovery to Clinical Application addresses the challenges related to knowledge dissemination, interdisciplinary understanding, diagnostic comple… Read more
Description
Description
Cancer biomarkers, the molecular signatures of cancer, hold immense promise in revolutionizing how we diagnose, treat, and personalize therapies for cancer patients. In this curated reference, esteemed contributors explore the multifaceted landscape of biomarker research, offering a wealth of insights and expertise in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and more.
Key features
Key features
- Presents the impact of biomarkers on early detection, prognosis, and personalized treatment strategies
- Incudes ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding biomarker use, guiding policymakers and ethicists through the complex terrain of biomarker-driven healthcare decisions
- Highlights the clinical relevance of cancer biomarkers by showcasing real-world case studies and examples of how biomarkers have been utilized to improve cancer diagnosis, personalize treatment plans, and monitor treatment responses
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. Understanding the Role of Biomarkers in Cancer
3. Tools and Technologies for Biomarker Discovery
4. Genomic Biomarkers: Unraveling the DNA of Cancer
5. Proteomics and Protein Biomarkers in Oncology
6. Metabolomics: Metabolic Signatures in Cancer Biomarkers
7. Biomarker Validation and Regulatory Pathways
8. Clinical Trials and Studies for Biomarker Evaluation
9. Early Detection and Diagnostic Biomarkers
10. Prognostic Biomarkers: Predicting Disease Outcomes
11. Predictive Biomarkers: Guiding Personalized Cancer Therapies
12. Monitoring Treatment Response with Biomarkers
13. Ethical Considerations in Biomarker Research and Application
14. Challenges and Future Directions in Biomarker Development
15. Success Stories: Impactful Applications of Cancer Biomarkers
16. The Road Ahead: Advances and Innovations in Biomarker Science
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 17, 2025
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Kohima, India. His research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes, and on developing strategies for oral insulin delivery using natural products and biotechnology-based approaches. He is actively involved in research, academic mentoring, peer review, and editorial activities within the biomedical and biotechnology fields. His professional interests include translational research, signaling pathways associated with metabolic diseases, and the application of biotechnology to improve therapeutic outcomes. He contributes to scientific and academic initiatives that support advancements in biotechnology and healthcare research.