Bioanalytics
Mark Ma, MD (he/him/his)
VP, Head of Translational Clinical Sciences
Biotech
New Haven, Connecticut
Catherine Vrentas, PhD
Principal Scientist
PPD, A ThermoFisher Company
Richmond
Companion diagnostics and bioanalysis play critical roles in pharmaceutical research and development, guiding treatment selection and monitoring drug responses. It's important to note that a bioanalytical lab and a clinical lab for companion diagnostics (CDx) are distinct laboratory types, each serving unique purposes. When a CLIA lab attempts to perform BA work or vice versa, several crucial factors must be considered, such as sample types, methodology, regulation, and accreditation. In this talk, the speaker will explore the similarities and differences between these two laboratory types, using practical examples and case studies.