Research Group: Liquid Biopsy in Oncology for Optimization and Precision in Solid Tumors. - BLOOP

Reference of the Group:

GIUV2025-654

 
Description of research activity:
Liquid Biopsy in Oncology for Optimization and Precision in Solid Tumors is a research group focused on the development, validation, and implementation of innovative technologies in the field of liquid biopsy, aiming to optimize the clinical management of patients with solid tumors. The group's work is oriented towards improving diagnosis, risk stratification, disease monitoring, and treatment selection through the analysis of circulating tumor-derived components in biological fluids, primarily blood. The group is part of the eOM Group: Excellence in Molecular Oncology (https://oncologiamolecularvalencia.com), a translational research initiative composed of a highly qualified, multidisciplinary team. It brings together experts in molecular biology, medical oncology, bioinformatics, genomics, biotechnology, and related fields, enabling a comprehensive and cuttingedge approach to cancer research. BLOOP's main research efforts are focused on the identification, characterization, and clinical validation of novel tumor biomarkers ¿ diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive ¿ through liquid biopsy technologies, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), cell-free RNA, circulating tumor...Liquid Biopsy in Oncology for Optimization and Precision in Solid Tumors is a research group focused on the development, validation, and implementation of innovative technologies in the field of liquid biopsy, aiming to optimize the clinical management of patients with solid tumors. The group's work is oriented towards improving diagnosis, risk stratification, disease monitoring, and treatment selection through the analysis of circulating tumor-derived components in biological fluids, primarily blood. The group is part of the eOM Group: Excellence in Molecular Oncology (https://oncologiamolecularvalencia.com), a translational research initiative composed of a highly qualified, multidisciplinary team. It brings together experts in molecular biology, medical oncology, bioinformatics, genomics, biotechnology, and related fields, enabling a comprehensive and cuttingedge approach to cancer research. BLOOP's main research efforts are focused on the identification, characterization, and clinical validation of novel tumor biomarkers ¿ diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive ¿ through liquid biopsy technologies, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), cell-free RNA, circulating tumor cells (CTCs), extracellular vesicles, and other circulating components. These tools are essential for the advancement of Precision Oncology, enabling treatment to be tailored to the molecular characteristics of each patient and allowing real-time, minimally invasive tumor monitoring. Ultimately, the BLOOP group plays an active role in translating scientific knowledge into clinical practice, with the overarching goal of improving the prognosis and quality of life of cancer patients through a more personalized, effective, and molecularly informed approach to medicine.
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Scientific-technical goals:
  • Impacto Clinico: Reducir la necesidad de biopsias tisulares invasivas o complementar los estudios moleculares mediante el uso de biopsia liquida
  • Colaboracion Interdisciplinaria: Fomentar alianzas con instituciones academicas, hospitales y empresas biotecnologicas para acelerar la traslacion
  • Capacitacion: Formar a nuevos investigadores en tecnicas de biopsia liquida y analisis molecular avanzado
  • Innovacion Tecnologica: Diseñar sistemas altamente sensibles y especificos para la deteccion de biomarcadores
 
Research lines:
  • Development of advanced diagnostic tools.Explore highly sensitive and specific systems for biomarker detection. Develop technologies for more accessible diagnostics in clinical settings. Incorporate artificial intelligence for advanced analysis of data derived from liquid biopsies.
  • Personalized medicine and targeted therapies.Integration of molecular data obtained from liquid biopsies into tumour progression to design the best strategy. Implement pilot liquid biopsy programmes to assess their feasibility and clinical applicability. Optimise early detection protocols in high-risk patients.
  • Identification and validation of new biomarkers.BLOOP promotes the transfer and application of findings from liquid biopsy biomarkers in basic research for clinical validation. Participate in national and international research networks to share data and innovative strategies.
 
Group members:
Name Nature of participation Entity Description
SILVIA CALABUIG FARIÑASDirectorUniversitat de València
Research team
LIRIA TERRADEZ MASMemberUniversitat de València
VEGA IRANZO GONZALEZ-CRUZMemberUniversitat de València
NURIA SANTONJA LOPEZMemberUniversitat de València
MARIA ESTHER ROSELLO SASTRECollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIAhead of section/service
DANIEL MONLEON SALVADOCollaboratorUniversitat de València
LARA NAVARRO CERVEROCollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIAtechnical officer
EVA SERNA GARCIACollaboratorUniversitat de València
JOSE MANUEL MORALES TATAYCollaboratorUniversitat de València
FRANCISCO JAVIER MEGIAS VERICATCollaboratorUniversitat de València
TERESA CONSUELO SAN MIGUEL DIEZCollaboratorUniversitat de València
MARIA JOSÉ SAFONT AGUILERACollaboratorUniversitat de València
MARIA JOSÉ SAFONT AGUILERACollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIAdoctor
EVA ESCORIHUELA ALARESCollaboratorFUNDACIO INVESTIGACIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARI VALENCIAresearch support technician
SANDRA GALLACH GARCIACollaboratorFUNDACIO INVESTIGACIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARI VALENCIAresearcher
MIREIA GIL RAGACollaboratorHospital de Requenadoctor
ELOISA JANTUS LEWINTRECollaboratorFUNDACIO INVESTIGACIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARI VALENCIAresearcher
MARAIS MOSQUEDA FROMETACollaboratorFUNDACIO INVESTIGACIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARI VALENCIAresearch support technician
ALBERTO JACOBO CUNQUERO TOMÁSCollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIApre-tenured lecturer
PAULA ESPINOSA OLARTECollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIApre-tenured lecturer
MARTÍN NUÑEZ ABADCollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIApre-tenured lecturer
ESTER MUNERA MARAVILLACollaboratorCentro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Cancerpostdoctoral researcher
AMAYA FERNANDEZ DÍAZCollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIApre-tenured lecturer
MIRIAM LOBO DE MENACollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIApre-tenured lecturer
JOSÉ ÁNGEL GARCÍACollaboratorCONSORCIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARIO DE VALENCIAtechnical officer
SUSANA TORRES MARTÍNEZCollaboratorFUNDACIO INVESTIGACIO HOSPITAL GENERAL UNIVERSITARI VALENCIApostdoctoral researcher
 
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Associated structure:
  • Pathology