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Biometrics is one of the many prominent verticals in the science, medical and technology industry and has been present for approximately 20 years. Its size is calculated to be about one billion Euros. In the recent past inquiries and concerns with regards to automatic people recognition have been gaining attention and both technicians and scientists are delving into the field. Though there have been and are numerous medical devices aiding the process, biometrics is considered to be still in its initial stages of history.

 

Biometrics systems are mainly used to detect anatomical and other inherent physical/behavioral traits of an individual. The features or body parts that be used for biometric recognition, are:-

 

       Fingerprints or any other constituent of the finger, such as the veins inside

       Palms, its print or the whole hand

       Keystroke, the style of typing

       Signature, evaluates behavioral attributes for instance stroke, pressure and time

       Voice

       Iris, retina and features of eye movement

       Head or face, its shape and certain movements

       Body odor

       DNA

       Other aspects of the head such as lip prints and ears

       ECG

       EEG

       Gait, a unique style of walking for instance width of steps and pace

 

In the recent past, numerous Clinical Research Organization’s (CRO) have introduced biometric practices. These CRO’s have the capacity to manage multi-centric studies for global and domestic needs in various therapeutic areas. The biometrics service portfolio includes the following services:-

 

Database Programming

       CRF Design (paper & electronic)

       CRF Annotation

       Database Programming

       Validation Checks

       Metadata Repository Management

 

Data Management

       Data Acquisition

       Data Reconciliation

       Discrepancy Management

       Medical Coding (MeDRA & WHODD)

       Database Lock

       Data Extraction for Reporting

 

Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Studies

       Sampling Point Estimation

       Technical Document Review

       PK/PD Query Resolution

       PK/PD Subject Matter Expert

       Pharmacokinetic support across study engagement

 

PK/PD Reporting

       SDMS Data Extraction

       PK Data Analysis

       PK Summary Reporting

 

Biostatistics

       Randomization

       Sample size estimation

       Trial Design Inputs

       Statistical Analysis Plan

       Statistical Analysis

       Biostatistics Subject Matter Expert

 

Statistical Reporting

       TLF Programming

       CDISC Data Mapping (SDTM & ADaM)

       Clinical Data Repository

       Pooled Data Analysis & Reporting

       Safety (ADR) Reporting

       Patient Profiles & Data Cleaning Reporting

 

However, there are many reasons to believe that biometrics and leading biometric companies are going to change people’s life in the near future. This is because it will utilize more innovative techniques than the ones that are in use today for individual identity authentication. This is very evident today, more so in association with the applications for instance logical and physical access control, transportation as well as the financial industry.

 

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