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    P1.18 - Poster Session 1 - Pathology (ID 175)

    • Event: WCLC 2013
    • Type: Poster Session
    • Track: Pathology
    • Presentations: 1
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      P1.18-014 - An analysis of mRNA and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression during the progression from pre-invasive lesions (PL) to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) of the bronchus. (ID 2251)

      09:30 - 16:30  |  Author(s): R. Booton

      • Abstract

      Background
      Lung cancer is a common disease, with a poor 5-year survival rate often attributed to late diagnosis where curative treatment is uncommon. SqCC account for ~40% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that possess a clinically detectable preinvasive phase. Intervention following early diagnosis of NSCLC using low-dose CT and autofluorescence bronchoscopy can significantly reduce mortality. PL are histological changes of bronchial epithelium that can be classified into squamous metaplasia (M), mild dysplasia (MID), moderate dysplasia (MOD), severe dysplasia (SD), carcinoma in-situ (CIS). They are found with varying prevalence, in high-risk cohorts such as smokers or individuals exposed to occupational carcinogens. MID and MOD are more frequently identified but only a minority progress to a SqCC. SD and CIS more commonly progress to SqCC but this is not universal.

      Methods
      The natural history of PL is not sufficiently understood. In order to address this, we have used exon arrays to profile mRNA and lncRNA levels in total RNA samples derived from formalin fixed wax embedded bronchial biopsies subject to laser microdissection. Three thoracic pathologists (KK, JG, LJ) reviewed all biopsies and agreed the morphological classification. We will report changes in differential expression of mRNA and lncRNA levels when we compare the transcriptome profiles of 5 categories of PL (M, miD, moD, sD, CIS) and 2 categories of SqCC (node negative and node positive), with those of matched normal bronchial epithelial cells. We believe this analysis provides an unprecedented insight into the molecular events that drive progression towards invasive malignancy, and may aid the identification of novel tools for the management of early squamous cell lung cancer.

      Results
      not applicable

      Conclusion
      not applicable

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    P2.14 - Poster Session 2 - Mesothelioma (ID 196)

    • Event: WCLC 2013
    • Type: Poster Session
    • Track: Mesothelioma
    • Presentations: 1
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      P2.14-011 - MesobanK: A UK based bioresource for malignant pleural mesothelioma (ID 1314)

      09:30 - 16:30  |  Author(s): R. Booton

      • Abstract

      Background
      Availability of quality assured, fully annotated mesothelioma tissue collected to rigorous standard operating procedures will facilitate better understanding of mesothelioma biology. Currently, few bioresources of mesothelioma tissue exist, the largest being the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank hosted by the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.mesotissue.org/). A few other clinical/research groups hold fresh tissue from small numbers of mesothelioma patients but these collections are not formally linked and often do not involve collection of tissue and data to Standard Operating Procedures. The British Lung Foundation/Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund has recently funded MesobanK, a UK based bioresource of malignant mesothelioma tissue samples.

      Methods
      Tissue Microarray: MesobanK will construct a tissue microarray (circa 1000 cases) using historical formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks of tissue taken at thoracoscopy/surgical resection. Inclusion criteria requires sufficient tissue to permit multiple 0.5 mm cores (to allow for tumour heterogeneity) and a clinical minimum data set. Fresh tissue: Fresh frozen mesothelioma tissue (300 cases over 3 years) will be collected prospectively from multiple centres across the UK together with parallel pleural fluid, whole blood, serum and plasma. Each case will have a detailed anonymised linked clinical data set with follow up data. Cell lines: MesobanK plans to create 20 new fully annotated mesothelioma primary cell lines. The bioresource will be supported by a web-based IT infrastructure for annotating and searching the collection. Clinical data will be collected on each case and supplemented by laboratory and pathology results, Hospital Episode Statistics data and UK Cancer Registry data in order to achieve as complete a data set as possible. MesobanK will follow the Guiding Principles laid out by the NCRI Confederation of Cancer Biobanks and the UK Medical Research Council Operational and Ethical Guidelines on Human Tissue and Biological Materials for Use in Research. It will also be managed within the scope of all relevant regulatory frameworks and quality management/quality assurance systems. In addition, we share the aim of the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Biospecimen Network Blueprint: to create a comprehensive framework for sharing and comparing research results through a robust, flexible, scalable and secure bioinformatics system that supports the collection, processing, storage, annotation and distribution of biospecimens and data using standard operating procedures based on best practices. A steering committee will have overall control of MesobanK. An independent scientific advisory board will review applications for samples and advise the steering committee. Prioritisation for access to samples will be based solely on scientific merit. All researchers, whether in the UK National Health Service, universities, charities, government agencies or commercial companies, and whether based in the UK or abroad will be subject to the same application process and approval criteria.

      Results
      Not applicable

      Conclusion
      It is anticipated that initial tissue (TMA and cell lines) will be available in 2014.