A comprehensive assessment of the use of biomarkers in diagnostics and prognostics, this book covers the history and current application of biomarkers, explores the technology used for the validation and study of biomarkers, and compares the various technologies used to identify and measure biomarkers. It investigates the evolution of the underlying technology and discusses the translation of basic science to clinical laboratory use and potential commercial applications. He also covers proteomics and proteomic technologies and their applications in the identification of biomarkers.