Year of Award:
2013
Status:
Complete
Award Type:
R21
Project Number:
CA174594
RFA Number:
RFA-CA-13-001
Technology Track:
Molecular & Cellular Analysis Technologies
PI/Project Leader:
CELEDON, ALFREDO ANDRES
Other PI or Project Leader:
N/A
Institution:
SCANOGEN, INC.
External Link:
http://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_details.cfm?aid=8625158
The formation of malignant tumors is associated with accumulation of genetic mutations that enhance cell proliferation. Detecting these mutations in body fluids can be used for cancer management and early cancer detection. However, current cancer diagnost