Improving cancer diagnosis and treatment with ctDNA

This session of Healthier Lives Kōrero Tahi 2024, chaired by Sayali Pedharkar (Manatū Hauora), presents research about the development of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) technologies. Professor Parry Guilford and doctoral student Jordon Lima (University of Otago), and Professor Cris Print and Dr Sandra Fitzgerald (University of Auckland) showcase the sensitivity and affordability of ctDNA for fast and non-invasive evaluation of disease progression and treatment efficacy.