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Biomarker Functional Analysis

Meaning

Biomarker Functional Analysis is the rigorous clinical and statistical process of evaluating measurable biological indicators to determine their predictive value for a specific physiological function, disease state, or response to a therapeutic intervention. A biomarker, a portmanteau of “biological marker,” is an objective, quantifiable characteristic that provides a readout of a biological process. The analysis ensures that the marker possesses both analytical validity, meaning the measurement is accurate and reproducible, and clinical utility, meaning the result actually improves patient health outcomes or guides treatment decisions. This is a cornerstone of modern precision medicine.