University of Southern California · Social ScienceKuhn Lab
Peter Kuhn · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Professor Peter Kuhn's lab focuses on developing advanced liquid biopsy technologies to improve early cancer detection. The research aims to refine and validate tests that can detect cancers like breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and multiple myeloma through blood samples rather than invasive procedures. By analyzing markers in the bloodstream, the lab seeks to create more effective screening tools that integrate various molecular techniques and collaborations with clinical partners.
liquid biopsybreast cancerpancreatic cancermultiple myelomaearly detectionmulti-omic analysisgenomicsproteomics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a liquid biopsy test to serve as a companion diagnostic for breast cancer screening.
AIM 02Create a multi-modal liquid biopsy test for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
AIM 03Implement a blood test to replace bone marrow aspirates for diagnosing myeloma precursor conditions.
Skills the Lab Values
blood sample collectionmolecular assaysimmunofluorescencenext-generation sequencingdata analysisclinical study designbiomedical engineeringdiagnostic assay development
Output against the department
Publications612top 6% of dept.5th of 77
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Citations23ktop 8% of dept.6th of 77
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