Optimizing lung cancer diagnostic and staging pathways through the innovative use of thoracic imaging

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This research aims to simplify the initial work-up for lung cancer diagnosis. Currently most patients undergo complex investigations and multiple biopsies. Common imaging technology e.g. ultrasound, PET and CT scans may help choose the best and least invasive biopsy procedure. My research will explore this through three complementary studies. If positive, >10000 Australians with lung cancer will benefit each year, and the majority of them will only have to undergo one biopsy procedure.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $189,384.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cancer Diagnosis

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cancer staging | diagnostic imaging | lung cancer | positron emission tomography (PET) | ultrasound