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Professor David Gonzalez de Castro

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
David Gonzalez de Castro

Professor David Gonzalez de Castro

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

David’s research is centred around molecular biomarker analysis and developing genomic stratification tools for precision medicine with particular focus on developing biomarker strategies for targeted therapies and using circulating biomarkers to better classify and monitor disease.

He is involved in several translational research projects identifying diagnostic, predictive and prognostics molecular biomarkers in haematological and solid tumours.

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Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Developing clinical biomarker strategies in cancer
  • Using comprehensive genomic approaches to detect DNA alterations that can provide clinically meaningful diagnostic, prognostic or predictive information.

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PhD Title Use of cell free DNA for enhanced diagnosis and disease monitoring in solid tumours
Country United Kingdom
   
PhD Title  Genomics analysis to improve the diagnosis and risk-stratification of lymphoproliferative disorders
Country  UK
   

 


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