What is the quality assurance process for data entered into the Biomarkers Knowledge Area?
The database is curated by scientists who read the information found in the references, analyze this information and prepare the full record, including the information on the biomarker itself and its uses, as well as on the development of any kits associated with a use (depending on the biomarker’s lifecycle stage, of course). They are supported by modern, computerized tools to locate literature and patent references and to process the information. All records must pass through a rigorous quality control process before being released into the database. The quality control team is independent of the editorial team and consists of people educated to at least PhD level. Members of the quality control team, with specific expertise, check individual fields of a record. Then the entire record is checked to ensure all the information is internally consistent.
