Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s 10th Annual
Liquid Biopsy for Disease Management
Advances in Liquid Biopsies for Cancer Patients: Advantages and Challenges
August 19-20, 2025
While tissue biopsies of cancer have been the gold standard for cancer patients, there are a variety of limitations that make the use of liquid biopsies attractive—and in many cases—preferable. Tissue biopsies are highly invasive, which limits their use for serial monitoring if they are available at all. There may be some discordance between the two approaches, but there is growing recognition that liquid biopsies may provide earlier and more representative information. Liquid biopsies still face real challenges in terms of sensitivity, as well as challenges in clinical acceptance. Examination of successes in demonstrating the value of liquid biopsies for monitoring cancer patients for treatment selection, treatment response, disease prognosis, and disease recurrence will be highlighted. Examples targeting different biomarker classes, or combinations, will also be presented, and challenges for increased clinical use will be discussed.
Coverage will include, but is not limited to:
- Validation of liquid biopsies based on known tumor profiles
- Using DNA, RNA, and other biomarker classes for liquid biopsies
- Strategies for improved sensitivity and reduced limit of detection
- Case studies of advances for MRD monitoring
- Advances with other applications for informing cancer therapy
- Exploring reasons for discordance between tissue and liquid biopsies
- Health economics for liquid biopsies for cancer
The deadline for priority consideration is January 27, 2025.
All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge Healthtech Institute policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.
Opportunities for Participation: