Reliable, precise and accurate detection and analysis of biomarkers remains a significant challenge for clinical researchers. Methods for the detection of biomarkers are rather complex, requiring pre-treatment steps before analysis can take place. Moreover, comparing various biomarker assays and tracing research progress in this area systematically is a challenge for researchers. The Detection of Biomarkers presents developments in biomarker detection, including methods tools and strategies, biosensor design, materials, and applications. The book presents methods, materials and procedures that are simple, precise, sensitive, selective, fast and economical, and therefore highly practical for use in clinical research scenarios. This volume situates biomarker detection in its research context and sets out future prospects for the area. Its 20 chapters offer a comprehensive coverage of biomarkers, including progress on nanotechnology, biosensor types, synthesis, immobilization, and applications in various fields. The book also demonstrates, for students, how to synthesize and immobilize biosensors for biomarker assay. It offers researchers real alternative and innovative ways to think about the field of biomarker detection, increasing the reliability, precision and accuracy of biomarker detection.
Bakirhan, Nurgul K.: - Nurgul K. Bakirhan is an Associated Professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gulhane Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Turkey. She received her doctorate from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Ankara University in Turkey. She was visiting researcher at the Université libre de Bruxelles with TUBITAK 2214 fellowship during six months. Her research interests include sensors, nanomaterials, conductive polymers, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical investigations on active pharmaceutical compounds, validation. She has published over 60 papers and 10 book chapters.
Mollarasouli, Fariba: - Fariba Mollarasouli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran. Her areas of research and expertise include analytical and bioanalytical method development, drug analysis, electrochemical sensors and biosensors, immunosensors, as well as the development of various nanomaterials (design, synthesis, characterization, and applications) for fabricating nanosensors with clinical and environmental applications.
Ozkan, Sibel A.: - Prof. Dr. Sibel A. Ozkan is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Ankara University. She has over 30 years of experience in analytical chemistry. She has established expertise in electrochemistry, validation, electrochemical biosensors, DNA biosensors, enzyme biosensors, biomarkers, drug analysis from biological samples or dosage forms, liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry. She has won Encouragement Award from Ankara University in 2003, Science Award from Turkish Pharmacists Association in 2008, and The Best Ph.D. Thesis in Turkey Award 2017 (Health Sciences), High Council of Education of Turkey, Ton Duc Thang University "Woman in Science 2019" Prize, 27 December 2019, Ankara University Science Support Award, 2020.
