Circulating Tumour DNA as a Personalized Biomarker in ER Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This PhD aims to study the use of liquid biopsies for disease monitoring in metastatic estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. Liquid biopsies involve looking for circulating cancer-specific genetic material in the blood stream. Through the use of liquid biopsies, we hope to understand genetic differences and heterogeneity within metastatic breast cancer; identify potential therapeutic targets; and examine the mechanisms of treatment resistance to facilitate personalised cancer therapy.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $124,676.00

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

DNA | biological markers | breast cancer metastases | cancer detection | translational research