The discovery of circulating microRNAs (e.g., cell-free microRNAs present in plasma and/or serum) has created new opportunities for improving early detection, prevention and treatment of cancer. My presentation will cover basic mechanisms and clinical applications of circulating microRNA biomarkers, as well as potential pitfalls and key future directions in this nascent but promising research area.

Citation Format: Muneesh Tewari. Circulating microRNAs as cancer biomarkers. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research; 2012 Oct 16-19; Anaheim, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Prev Res 2012;5(11 Suppl):Abstract nr ED06-03.