Early Cancer Screening Using Urinary Biomarkers
Department
Chemistry
Major
Chemistry and Biology
Research Advisor
Ma, Yinfa
Advisor's Department
Chemistry
Funding Source
FYRE
Abstract
Early detection of cancer is key for improving survival rates. The best way to detect cancer early is to have a non-invasive method of detection. This ensures that a test is more likely to be run as part of a regular check-up, rather than only after symptoms have appeared.
An excellent example of a non-invasive test is a urine test. This project investigated biomarkers in urine in order to determine if elevated levels of certain polypeptides could be detected and used to diagnose bladder cancer.
Biography
Nicole Wheeler is a first year student pursuing a Chemistry major. She hopes to continue to graduate school and pursue research as a career.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium
Presentation Date
17 Apr 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Early Cancer Screening Using Urinary Biomarkers
Upper Atrium
Early detection of cancer is key for improving survival rates. The best way to detect cancer early is to have a non-invasive method of detection. This ensures that a test is more likely to be run as part of a regular check-up, rather than only after symptoms have appeared.
An excellent example of a non-invasive test is a urine test. This project investigated biomarkers in urine in order to determine if elevated levels of certain polypeptides could be detected and used to diagnose bladder cancer.
