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PANCAID, acronym for PANcreatic CAncer Initial Detection via liquid biopsy, is a research consortium in #pancreaticcancer #PDAC Funded by the European Union. More info: www.pancaid-project.eu

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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are proud to share that Prof. Klaus Pantel just had the opportunity at the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐄𝐒𝐏) Congress in Stockholm to present the latest developments in liquid biopsy and its path towards clinical implementation. PANCAID is proud to be represented at such a leading forum.
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Meet Prof. Klaus Pantel from PANCAID at the 38th ECP Congress in Stockholm, Sweden Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Symposium Room: K2 Date: Monday, September 14th 2026 Time: 16:45–17:40 Session: MD-04 – Future directions in MRD and liquid biopsy for solid tumours
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
What adjustment methods can be applied to data? This week's glossary carousel explores: • Data fusion • Data harmonization • Data imputation #DataScience #AI #DataAdjustment #Model
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🏆 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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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
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Pancreatic Cancer Europe @pce-europe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📍 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.
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Pancreatic Cancer Europe @pce-europe.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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.
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Yesterday, PANCAID members participated in the Hamburg Pankreasforum 2026, hosted at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf, bringing together top expertise in pancreatic health. 🩺🔬 #Pankreasforum #PancreaticCancer #Pancreas
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🔔 🆕 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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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...
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DIOPTRA | LUCIA | MammoScreen | ONCOSCREEN | PANCAID | SANGUINE

#PreventionCluster #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionCancer

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transpan.bsky.social @transpan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
📢 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
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TRANSPAN Webinar: Liquid biopsy for pancreatic cancer: findings and challenges in the overseas scenario | Transpan
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transpan.bsky.social @transpan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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...
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Non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in pancreatic cancer: Clinical implications and translational perspectives
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies, largely due to late diagnosis, marked tumor heterogeneity, and profound resistance to t…
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🎙️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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Matthias Löhr ʚїɞ @maloehr.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
This is the way to go! As we are doing w/ @pancaid.bsky.social
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Genetics and biological processes can strongly influence cancer development. This week we explain: • Hereditary #pancreaticcancer syndromes • KRAS mutations • Inflammation These concepts help researchers understand why certain cancers develop and how they progress. #CancerBiology #Genetics
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
New masterclass now available 🎥 Klaus Pantel & Catherine Alix-Panabières provide an in-depth overview of liquid biopsy diagnostics: From early detection to clinical implementation. Watch here: youtu.be/uFuAvdRABTo #LiquidBiopsy #CancerResearch #PANCAID
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Pancreatic Cancer Europe @pce-europe.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🟣 Did you know? There are different types of pancreatic cancer. The most common is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, which begins in the cells that line the ducts of the pancreas. 👉 Learn more: pancreaticcancereurope.eu
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Who is more likely to develop #pancreaticcancer? Some individuals have a higher probability of developing the disease due to #genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors, or family history. This week’s explains: • Risk factors • Individuals at risk • Familial pancreatic cancer (FPC) #CancerRisk
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
In this week's glossary carousel we explain: • Dysplasia • Lesion • Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN) Understanding these early biological changes helps researchers identify opportunities for earlier detection and prevention. #PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #EarlyDetection
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concentris research management gmbh @concentris.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Cancer is unique; so must be our research approaches. On #WorldCancerDay, we highlight @fortee-eu.bsky.social , @pancaid.bsky.social & SATURN3: three research consortia tackling cancer from pediatric care to early detection and tumor heterogeneity. #UnitedByUnique #WCD2026
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🚨 500,000 #pancreaticcancer deaths in 2020. The biggest challenge: We can’t diagnose it in time. #WorldCancerDay reminds us that every diagnosis remains a race against time And we’re committed to develop a biomarker panel that can reliably detect PDAC at its earliest stages #UnitedByUnique #WCD2026
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
What does “cell-free DNA” or “PanIN” mean? Our new PANCAID Glossary explains key #pancreaticcancer and research terms in clear, accessible language. 👉 pancaid-project.eu/for-patients... Thanks to all teams for input and to @pce-europe.bsky.social for checking the entries for accessibility!
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thrilled to welcome Queen Mary University of London (@qmul.bsky.social) as an associated partner in PANCAID! QMUL contributes to WP3 and WP2, bringing expertise in biomarker analysis and data-driven methods. #HorizonEU #MissionCancer
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
As the year comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on our achievements of 2025. The year's highlights include: ✅ 2 scientific articles ✅ Stakeholder Dialogue Event, bringing together 55 participants from 21 countries and & organisations ✅ Meaningful collaborations with other EU projects
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We’re excited to welcome Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (@unituebingen.bsky.social) to the PANCAID consortium! Their expertise in WP2 strengthens our biomarker research and supports progress in early detection of #pancreaticcancer. #HorizonEU
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
📺 Happening now! @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu is hosting "Advancing cancer care: personalised treatment and innovation" Prof. Klaus Pantel is panelist in the session "From Detection to Decision: Cutting-Edge Diagnostics in Precision Cancer Care." 👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/z3qA1nQ...
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Advancing cancer care: personalised treatment and innovation (part I)
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Excited that Prof. Klaus Pantel was speaker at the Inaugural EUnetCCC Educational Seminar in Barcelona yesterday, contributing "Liquid Biopsy: From Discovery to Clinical Implementation" #EUnetCCC #LiquidBiopsy #pancreaticcancer #precisiononcology #EUfunded
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Thank you to the European Cancer Organisation for showcasing our project at the #EuropeanCancerSummit 2025! Special thanks also to @pce-europe.bsky.social for participating at the event 💜 #pancreaticcancer #cancersummit
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cniostopcancer.bsky.social @cniostopcancer.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
- descubrimiento de una variante genética que aumenta el riesgo (Francisco X. Real)  - avances hacia una biopsia líquida que permita la detección precoz con un análisis de sangre (Nuria Malats y @hps2022.bsky.social en @pancaid.bsky.social )
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Today is #WorldPancreaticCancerDay 💜 #Pancreaticcancer is projected to become the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Western societies by 2030. A stark reminder of why our work matters. Today, our thoughts are with all patients and families affected by this devastating disease. 💜 #WPCD
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PANCAID @pancaid.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Honored to host the 3rd Annual Cluster Meeting of the Prevention & Early Detection (Screening) Cluster in Brussels. We're joined by our cluster members MammoScreen, DIOPTRA, SANGUINE, LUCIA, and @oncoscreen-project.bsky.social. @horizoneu.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection
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Matthias Löhr ʚїɞ @maloehr.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Such a pleasure to lead this consortium together with #klauspantel from #UKE! @ki.se is participating with several departments including #CLINTEC, #LIME, #NVS #yvonnewengström #niklaszethraeus
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