Year
2018
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Abstract
Biomarkers are critically important in clinical oncology. In addition to providing valuable prognostic information, biomarkers assist in patient risk assessment, prediction of response to treatment, and monitoring progress of disease, all key factors in improving the individualisation and delivery of treatment. Furthermore, biomarkers provide insight into the mechanisms of cancer and identify novel targets for therapeutic agents. This thesis investigates both molecular biomarkers in gastroesophageal cancer and clinical biomarkers in colon cancer and identifies several molecular targets and clinical markers of interest.
Recommended Citation
Brungs, Daniel, Molecular and Clinical Biomarkers in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong, 2018. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/470
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.