Evaluation of Biomarkers and Surrogate Endpoints in Chronic Disease

by Committee on Qualifications of Biomarker

Many people naturally assume that the claims made for foods and nutritional supplements have the same degree of scientific grounding as those for medication, but that is not always the case. The IOM recommends that the FDA adopt a consistent scientific framework for biomarker evaluation in order to achieve a rigorous and transparent process.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309151295
• ISBN13: 9780309151290
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.