Cost-effective methylome sequencing of cell-free DNA for accurately detecting and locating cancer

This study developed a new approach to cancer detection using sequencing of DNA and computations to diagnose cancer. This is important because it addresses several challenges in cell-free DNA cancer detection, including cost-effectiveness and ability to detect several types of cancer, which leads to better screening rates and treatment.  This work was supported by a Stand Up To Cancer-LUNGevity-American Lung Association Lung Cancer Interception Dream Team Translational Cancer Research Grant.