Melanie Anderson, Principal Scientist at MSD, on how the pandemic has made scientists rethink clinical trials.

Oxford Global’s Discussion Groups provide a focused networking opportunity for a select group of like-minded experts on a monthly basis. Our first Biomarkers Discussion Group addressing ‘Implementing Flow Cytometry Assays In Biomarker Research’ was a tremendous success. The discussion brought together an exclusive panel of key opinion leaders to address the key factors behind the market’s growth, its priorities, future outlook, and challenges.

This commentary article looks at the latest applications in digital and wearable biomarkers, with industry and academic insights from GlaxoSmithKline, Roche, and University College London.

Dr Derek Hill, Professor of Digital Health at University College London, on making the most of digital biomarkers and achieving clinical endpoints.

Breath is the ideal biomarker matrix for the future of diagnostics. Sample collection is non-invasive, painless and easy to perform, and breath is a rich source of potential biomarkers. Potential applications for breath tests include disease detection, phenotyping, progression and treatment monitoring, and complementary diagnostics. Discover the benefits and capabilities of breath testing, and start researching breath biomarkers with Breath Biopsy®.