Circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA for surveillance of HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV-OPSCC)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Ludwig Lopata
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

We propose implementing a capture-based next-generation sequencing approach for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA detection at Townsville Hospital and Health Service and assess the feasibility, diagnostic yield, and cost compared to other established circulating HPV detection methods.

Date

16 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

biomarker;HPV;oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma;NGS;post-treatment surveillance

Funding Body

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Amount

48098

Project Team

Ludwig Lopata