The SMPaeds2 Study: The Power of ctDNA in Paediatric Cancer

29 Jan 2026
Cancer Diagnostics Stage
  • We have developed a panel based ctDNA sequencing approach specifically for paediatric solid tumours and show that ctDNA sequencing identifies greater genetic heterogeneity than tumour sequencing 
  • We have also shown the power of fragmentomics analysis of lcWGS to infer cell of origin and epigenetic state 
  • Alongside implementing ctDNA panel sequencing with clinical reporting as part of the national SMPaeds 2programme we are developing novel ctDNA tests for clinical implementation 
Speakers
Sally George
Sally George, Paediatric Oncologist and Group Leader - The Institute of Cancer Research