Clinical research is essential for improving patient care. In this week's glossary carousel we explain: • Clinical study • Clinical trial • Prospective studies • Retrospective studies These research designs help generate evidence that advances medicine. #ClinicalResearch #MedicalScience

What adjustment methods can be applied to data? This week's glossary carousel explores: • Data fusion • Data harmonization • Data imputation #DataScience #AI #DataAdjustment #Model

How do scientists know whether an AI model truly works? This week's glossary carousel explores: • Calibration • Discrimination • Overfitting These concepts help evaluate model reliability and performance. #DataScience #AI #ModelValidation

📢 Save the date! ➡️ 15th International Congress on Liquid Biopsy 2027 ( #ISMRC2027 ) When 📆: 12 - 14 May 2027 Where 📍: Palma de Mallorca, Spain More info ℹ️: tacticsmd.net/congreso/ism... #SaveTheDate #Conference #LiquidBiopsy

Building reliable AI models requires careful data preparation. In this week's glossary carousel we explain: • Training periods • Feature selection • Dimensionality reduction These steps help improve model performance and interpretability. #AIResearch #DataScience

Machine learning models can uncover patterns hidden in large biomedical datasets. This week's glossary carousel explains: • Supervised learning • Unsupervised learning • Multimodal #machinelearning These techniques enable new discoveries in cancer detection and research. #AIinHealthcare

🏆 Congratulations to PANCAID co-coordinator Prof. Matthias Löhr on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the joint EPC/IAP Meeting! The award recognises his outstanding contributions to pancreatic disease research and leadership. @maloehr.bsky.social @ki.se #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer

Artificial intelligence is transforming medical research. In this week's glossary carousel we explain: • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Deep Learning These tools help scientists analyze complex biomedical data. #AI #HealthData #CancerResearch

📍 PCE is at the 58th EPC/IAP Joint Meeting in Istanbul! Our Chairperson and Secretariat are representing the pancreatic cancer patient community, engaging with experts and partners to strengthen collaboration and advance better outcomes for patients.

Proud to support the PANCAID project in making pancreatic cancer research more accessible and patient-centred. From glossary posts explaining key scientific terms to stakeholder videos sharing lived experiences and expert insights, these campaigns help bridge research and reality.

Different biological layers reveal different aspects of disease. This week's glossary carousel explores: • Proteomics • Metabolomics • Multi‑omics integration Combining these approaches provides a more complete picture of cancer biology. #Omics #MultiOmics #CancerResearch

Modern cancer research studies thousands of biological molecules simultaneously. This week's glossary carousel explains: • Omics • Genomics • Transcriptomics These technologies help scientists understand cancer at a systems level. #Omics #Genomics #CancerResearch

This week, the PANCAID Steering Committee met virtually to review progress, discuss activities, and align on priorities. The next months will be both busy and exciting as we work together to maximise the project's scientific, clinical, and societal impact. #PancreaticCancer #LiquidBiopsy

Small molecules and RNA fragments can provide powerful clues about disease. This week's glossary carousel explains: • MicroRNAs • Metabolites • Microbiome metabolites These biomarkers can help researchers detect and monitor cancer. #Biomarkers #CancerResearch

Tumours release biological signals into the bloodstream. In this week’s glossary carousel we explain: • Circulating tumour cells • Extracellular vesicles • Exosomes Researchers study these signals to develop new diagnostic tools. #CancerBiology #LiquidBiopsy

Yesterday, PANCAID members participated in the Hamburg Pankreasforum 2026, hosted at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf, bringing together top expertise in pancreatic health. 🩺🔬 #Pankreasforum #PancreaticCancer #Pancreas

What if cancer could be detected through a simple blood test? This week's glossary carousel explores: • Liquid biopsy • Cell‑free DNA • Circulating tumour DNA These technologies could revolutionize early cancer detection. #LiquidBiopsy #CancerInnovation

Biomarkers come in many forms: from molecules in blood to measurable clinical indicators. This week's glossary carousel explains: • CEA • Non‑omics #biomarkers • Outcomes in cancer research These indicators help clinicians evaluate disease progression and treatment success. #ClinicalResearch

Biomarkers are measurable signals in the body that can indicate disease. In this week’s glossary carousel we explain: • Biomarkers • Biomarker panels • CA 19‑9 Researchers study biomarkers to improve cancer detection and monitoring. #Biomarkers #CancerDiagnostics

🔔 🆕 Lab-SOP for prospective blood collection Harmonised workflows are crucial for coordinated #samplecollection and initial processing What's included: Plasma separation, Whole blood handling, Dried blood spots, Pre‑analytical steps, Transport conditions 🔓 doi.org/10.17044/sci... #LiquidBiopsy

How reliable is a diagnostic tool in real-world settings? This week's carousel focuses on that: • Positive predictive value (PPV) • Negative predictive value (NPV) #Diagnostics #MedicalStatistics #CancerResearch

Medical tests can produce several types of results. In this week's glossary carousel we explain: • True positives • True negatives • False positives Understanding these outcomes helps interpret diagnostic results and improve testing strategies. #MedicalTesting #Diagnostics #CancerResearch

New Newsletter from the Prevention and Early Detection (Screening) Cluster out now! Packed with project updates from PANCAID, DIOPTRA, SANGUINE, LUCIA, @oncoscreen-project.bsky.social, and MammoScreen. Download and read the newsletter here: pancaid-project.eu/wp-content/u...

📢 Liquid biopsy for pancreatic cancer: findings & challenges in the overseas scenario🧬 📅 April 23, 2026 ⏰ 14:00–15:00 (CET) 💻 More here: transpan.eu/transpan-web... Join us to explore new insights in pancreatic cancer research and the global challenges of liquid biopsy 🌍🔬 #LiquidBiopsy

Ever wondered what non-coding RNAs do in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)? 🧬🔬 In this review, we summarize a fast-moving field 🚀 with real translational potential 💡 in PDAC research—and what it could mean for future therapies 💊 Read here 📑: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in pancreatic cancer: Clinical implications and translational perspectives

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How do scientists evaluate whether a diagnostic test actually works? This week's glossary carousel explains: • Sensitivity • Specificity • Accuracy These measures help determine how effectively a test detects disease while avoiding incorrect results. #Diagnostics #MedicalResearch #CancerScreening

🎙️Prof. Ellen Heitzer from the Medical Uni Graz was recently featured in a podcast! • Challenges of early #pancreaticcancer detection • Liquid Biopsy • Her research on ctDNA and MRD • The role of PANCAID 🎧 Listen here (German only): www.springermedizin.at/meduni-graz/... #liquidbiopsy

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Detecting cancer early can dramatically improve outcomes. This week's glossary carousel explains: • Diagnosis • Screening • Early detection These concepts are central to ongoing research aimed at improving survival rates for pancreatic cancer. #EarlyDetection #CancerAwareness #PancreaticCancer

Cancer is not just a collection of tumour cells, it interacts with the body around it. This week’s glossary carousel explores: • Metastasis • The tumour microenvironment • Tumour vs host cells #CancerResearch #TumourBiology #PancreaticCancer