Circulating tumour DNA to monitor treatment response and resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Sarah-Jane Dawson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Constantine Tam ,  Prof John Seymour ,  Prof Mark Dawson

Brief description Many cancers shed small amounts of DNA (ctDNA) into the patient’s bloodstream and recent advances in genomic technologies now allow levels of ctDNA to be accurately measured in the blood. Changes in ctDNA levels have potential to be used as specific markers of disease progression and/or response to cancer therapy. This project will evaluate if ctDNA can be used to monitor treatment responses and individualise treatment decisions in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Funding Amount $AUD 906,032.65

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant