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WVC 2021
September 7, 2021 @ 9:00 am - September 9, 2021 @ 2:00 pm PDT
Symposia
September 9, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Title:
S37A – Cancer as a Disease of the Genome – Explained
Speaker:
Daniel S. Grosu, MD, MBA, PetDx President & CEO
Synopsis:
Basic overview of landmark discoveries in genomics over the past decade, with a focus on cancer biology principles and relevance in dogs. The session will include a review of the types of genes involved in cancer, common genomic alterations, and concepts of emerging importance including clonality, tumor heterogeneity, and opportunities for comparative oncology.
September 9, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Title:
S37B – Liquid Biopsy Methods for Non-invasive Cancer Detection & Characterization
Speaker:
Andi Flory, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), PetDx Chief Medical Officer
Synopsis:
Blood-based liquid biopsy for veterinary applications will be introduced, including a review of the current clinical approach to cancer diagnosis, and opportunities for cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy testing in the veterinary setting. Multiple clinical use cases for liquid biopsy in cancer detection will be described, including screening for early detection; aid in diagnosis; and monitoring for residual or recurrent disease.
Exhibit Hall Booth #528
Find the PetDx booth in Zone D at the end of the main aisle just before the Learning Lounge.
