Ricerc@Sapienza

Liquid biopsy is a non-invasive sampling alternative, which overcomes the challenges associated with tumor tissue biopsies and allows a real-time monitoring of cancer disease. We are focused on the identification, capture, and analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from cancer patients . We use blood samples, urines, pleural effusions, and other fluids to detect biomarkers which allow for early cancer detection, surveillance for minimal residual disease, guiding targeted therapies and early identification of treatment resistance