Application of an advanced whole genome sequencing technology and molecular residual disease algorithm to detect patient-derived circulating tumor DNA in post-operative plasma and its potential for predicting and monitoring colorectal cancer recurrence


Grant Data
Project Title
Application of an advanced whole genome sequencing technology and molecular residual disease algorithm to detect patient-derived circulating tumor DNA in post-operative plasma and its potential for predicting and monitoring colorectal cancer recurrence
Principal Investigator
Professor Foo, Chi Chung   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Ng Lui   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Leung Wai Keung   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Cho William C.S.   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2025-01-01
Amount
1559580
Conference Title
Application of an advanced whole genome sequencing technology and molecular residual disease algorithm to detect patient-derived circulating tumor DNA in post-operative plasma and its potential for predicting and monitoring colorectal cancer recurrence
Keywords
circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), colorectal cancer, biomarker, recurrence, chemotherapeutic response
Discipline
CancerMolecular Diagnostics
Panel
Biology and Medicine (M)
HKU Project Code
17122824
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF) 2024/25
Funding Year
2024
Status
On-going
Objectives
Refer to ES