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2003 Research Grants Dedicated in loving memory of
Real-Time PCR Analysis of Tumor Response to Radiation Therapy
Principal Investigator: Matthew J. Allen, Vet. M.B., PhD
The spread of cancer to the bones (bone metastasis) is a serious complication of breast cancer. Drs. Allen and Damron received a $50,000 two-year grant to study a method of measuring quickly the response to treatment of these bone metastases. Current methods frequently require months before response can be seen. The new method being studied -- real-time polymerase chain reaction (PR) – may measure tumor growth or regression as soon as a response to treatment is seen. This test may also allow better detection of bone metastasis.
Dedicated in loving memory of
Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Ductal Lavage Samples
Principal Investigator: Bernard J. Poiesz, MD
Although it is widely believed that early detection of breast cancer is critical to survival and reduces the need for extensive treatment, early detection is achieved in only about half the women diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer begins in the ducts of the breast. Recently a great deal of interest has arisen from studying duct fluid for the presence of breast cancer cells. Dr. Bernard Poiesz has received a $50,000 two-year award to study the ductal cells with a new method to distinguish the cancer cells from the normal cells more accurately and when present in smaller numbers. |
