Immuno-oncology has been the new hot cancer space for the last few years, with Opdivo and Keytruda dominating the landscape. Yet, the overwhelming success of these two drugs has also brought attention to an area of science that is still somewhat controversial: biomarkers.
Just two years ago, the use of biomarkers to determine specific patient populations for a treatment was considered informative, but not necessary. In that time, the landscape has shifted and biomarkers, as well as their corresponding diagnostics have started to prove their relevance.
Here's a look at what biomarkers are, how they are shaping the industry and the diagnostic tests that go hand-in-hand.
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Biomarker bonanza: New molecular markers fuel diagnostic development
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5 trends being impacted by biomarkers
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How biomarkers cost Bristol-Myers the lung cancer market
A risk-averse approach to biomarkers opened the door for Merck's Keytruda to surpass Bristol-Myers' Opdivo in the highly important lung cancer market. Read More >>
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Liquid biopsies: The next frontier in cancer?
Money is flooding into the space as dozens of companies work to develop reliable tests for cancer from a simple blood draw. Read More >>
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A biomarker could tackle one of worst diseases in sports
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