Trent Talks Through Potential Clinical Applications and Future Directions for MRD in GIST

Dr Trent discusses the current role and significance of using MRD in gastrointestinal stromal tumor, current guidelines around mutation testing, and research seeking to expand the targeted therapy armamentarium.

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In today’s episode, sponsored by Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan C. Trent, MD, PhD, about potential clinical applications for minimal residual disease (MRD) in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and upcoming trials and targets in the field. Trent is a professor and associate director for Clinical Research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System in Florida.

In part 1 of our exclusive two-part interview, Dr Trent discussed the current role and significance of using MRD in GIST, current guidelines around mutation testing, and research seeking to expand the targeted therapy armamentarium.

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