Whole genome sequencing to improve child cancer outcomes
Outcomes for child cancer patients could be dramatically improved by sequencing their genomes, a study has shown...
Dr Christina Burke is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined under the auspices of its writing scheme. Christina now works for Quell Therapeutics in London. She has completed a PhD at the Institute of Child Health (based at University College London and at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. There, her research focused on new therapies for the treatment of childhood cancers. She originally studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and went on to obtain an MSc in Drug Discovery and Development at UCL's School of Pharmacy. She has also completed placements in HIV research and at the biotechnology company Immunocore, and she has worked at the World Health Organisation Antimicrobial Resistance Secretariat.
Outcomes for child cancer patients could be dramatically improved by sequencing their genomes, a study has shown...
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