PANCAID, acronym for PANcreatic CAncer Initial Detection via liquid biopsy, is a research consortium in #pancreaticcancer #PDAC
Funded by the European Union.
More info: https://www.pancaid-project.eu/
PANCAID
Modern cancer research studies thousands of biological molecules simultaneously.
This week's glossary carousel explains:
• Omics
• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
These technologies help scientists understand cancer at a systems level.
#Omics #Genomics #CancerResearch
Yesterday, PANCAID members participated in the Hamburg Pankreasforum 2026, hosted at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf, bringing together top expertise in pancreatic health. 🩺🔬
#Pankreasforum #PancreaticCancer #Pancreas
What if cancer could be detected through a simple blood test?
This week's glossary carousel explores:
• Liquid biopsy
• Cell‑free DNA
• Circulating tumour DNA
These technologies could revolutionize early cancer detection.
#LiquidBiopsy #CancerInnovation
Tumours release biological signals into the bloodstream.
In this week’s glossary carousel we explain:
• Circulating tumour cells
• Extracellular vesicles
• Exosomes
Researchers study these signals to develop new diagnostic tools.
#CancerBiology #LiquidBiopsy
PANCAID
Different biological layers reveal different aspects of disease.
This week's glossary carousel explores:
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Multi‑omics integration
Combining these approaches provides a more complete picture of cancer biology.
#Omics #MultiOmics #CancerResearch
Biomarkers are measurable signals in the body that can indicate disease.
In this week’s glossary carousel we explain:
• Biomarkers
• Biomarker panels
• CA 19‑9
Researchers study biomarkers to improve cancer detection and monitoring.
#Biomarkers #CancerDiagnostics
Biomarkers come in many forms: from molecules in blood to measurable clinical indicators.
This week's glossary carousel explains:
• CEA
• Non‑omics #biomarkers
• Outcomes in cancer research
These indicators help clinicians evaluate disease progression and treatment success.
#ClinicalResearch
🔔 🆕 Lab-SOP for prospective blood collection
Harmonised workflows are crucial for coordinated #samplecollection and initial processing
What's included: Plasma separation, Whole blood handling, Dried blood spots, Pre‑analytical steps, Transport conditions
🔓 doi.org/10.17044/sci...
#LiquidBiopsy
Small molecules and RNA fragments can provide powerful clues about disease.
This week's glossary carousel explains:
• MicroRNAs
• Metabolites
• Microbiome metabolites
These biomarkers can help researchers detect and monitor cancer.
#Biomarkers #CancerResearch
This week, the PANCAID Steering Committee met virtually to review progress, discuss activities, and align on priorities.
The next months will be both busy and exciting as we work together to maximise the project's scientific, clinical, and societal impact.
#PancreaticCancer #LiquidBiopsy
