Understanding Biomarkers

This lesson provides an overview of 10 different types are biomarkers that are commonly encountered in cancer care. Each biomarker is defined and the clinical question they intend to answer is shown. An example of each biomarker type used in clinical practice is also provided for each biomarker type. This infographic is based on the social media campaign titled ‘Understanding Biomarkers’ posted on OMPRN’s social media platforms in July 2024.

By the end of this lesson, readers should be able to:

1. Describe the types of clinical questions that can be addressed by each biomarker type.
2. Describe the key features of each type of biomarker shown in this lesson.
3. Name one specific biomarker example associated with each biomarker type.