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ELBA

European Liquid Biopsies Academy - Towards widespread clinical application of blood- based diagnostic tools

Coordinator	EXOSOMICS SIENA SPA ; PLOVDIVSKI UNIVERSITET PAISIY HILENDARSKI ; PANGAEA BIOTECH SL ; Institut d'Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol ; University of Granada ; FUNDACAO D. ANNA SOMMER CHAMPALIMAUD E DR. CARLOS MONTEZ CHAMPALIMAUD ; VU University Medical Center ; University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf ; CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE MONTPELLIER
Grant period	2018-01-01 - 2022-09-30
Funding body	European Union
Call number	H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017
Grant number	765492
Identifier	G:(EU-Grant)765492

Note: Liquid biopsies have been heralded as a game changer in cancer management, with blood tests offering a minimally invasive, safe, and sensitive alternative or complimentary approach for tissue biopsies. Blood represents a rich source of information through which solid cancers (and their subtypes) can be detected, identified and classified, and matched to a specific therapy. However, despite the potential of individual approaches, the promise of liquid biopsies has not yet materialised in the clinic. Widespread deployment requires creative next-generation researchers with an innovative mindset with access to a unique toolbox, including medical know-how, molecular diagnostics expertise (from health economics to regulatory), and statistical/bioinformatical proficiency. Currently, there are no comprehensive training programmes to address this need. To move the promising liquid biopsy technology out of its infancy, the research programme and educational curriculum of the European Liquid Biopsy Academy (ELBA) will cover the entire value chain of diagnostics development and integrate all required disciplines and sectors. ELBA will educate 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) with the skills to circumvent the obstacles currently hampering effective development and commercialisation of liquid biopsy approaches. By creating a sustainable network to foster long-term multidisciplinary relationships and communication networks with various stakeholders we aim to accelerate clinical translation of these blood-based diagnostics. Most importantly, we have designed a well-balanced training programme to provide excellent career opportunities for the 15 ELBA ESRs. this includes training on state-of-the-art technologies and tools; bioinformatics, biostatistics and mathematical modelling; health economics and health technology assessment; diagnostic test development (including intellectual property and regulatory affairs); transferable skills (including leadership) and patient inclusion.

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