Speaker: Ruben Ruiz Vega, MD

IM Resident, PGY-3

No Disclosures

Objectives:

• Understand the concept of ctDNA by defining what it is and learning its

relevance in cancer research and diagnostics.

• Grasp the clinical applications of ctDNA by discovering how ctDNA is utilized in

cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment monitoring and early detection, and the

potential impact on patient care.

• Identify the challenges and limitations of working with ctDNA, including issues

related to sensitivity and specificity.

• Explore ctDNA’s role in personalized medicine and its potential for other

medical applications.