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Rachel Reese (Duke University)
Using 1H NMR Metabonomics to Analyze Interstitial Breast Fluid for Potential Breast Cancer Biomarkers
Abstract:

For women with a high risk of developing breast cancer, the treatment options can be both drastic and unnecessary. While histological evaluation of tissue samples is reliable for invasive breast cancers, the malignant potential from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) cannot be reliably predicted from histopathology. Biomarkers in the breast have appeal as being directly reflective of underlying preneoplastic processes and could be used to accurately predict short-term breast cancer risk even in DCIS. It is hoped that using 1H NMR metabonomics on interstitial breast fluid provided from random periareaolar fine-needle aspirations, some of these biomarkers may be uncovered.

Preliminary Examination Seminar

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 2:30pm
Student Exams Seminar