2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - ePosters-EP.04A.08 Leveraging the Quebec Lung Cancer Screening Program to Create a Collaborative Biobanking Project for Research Purposes

EP.04A.08 Leveraging the Quebec Lung Cancer Screening Program to Create a Collaborative Biobanking Project for Research Purposes

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The document outlines a collaborative biobanking project that leverages the Quebec Lung Cancer Screening Program to advance research efforts. Managed by Sophie Plante and others, the initiative is directed by Dr. Simon Martel and involves a partnership with the Quebec Respiratory Health Research Network (QRHN) Biobank. Launched in June 2021 by the Quebec Ministry of Health, the project aims to collect biological samples, clinical data, and low-dose CT images from high-risk populations to facilitate research on both respiratory and non-respiratory diseases.<br /><br />A structured process sees nurses at clinical appointments collecting informed consent and blood samples, which are then processed and stored by the QRHN Biobank. The biobank employs established protocols to manage data and samples effectively and ensure accessibility for research inquiries.<br /><br />Since its inception, recruitment has expanded across multiple hospitals throughout Quebec, achieving significant milestones in collecting data and samples—by 2024, about 79 patients had been diagnosed with lung cancer through the screening program.<br /><br />Access to the biobank's data and materials is overseen by a Data/Material Access Committee to ensure ethical use. This project holds potential as it aligns with trends in AI applications and biomarker development, aiming to discover novel predictive and diagnostic biomarkers in lung cancer.<br /><br />The project involves various contributors from multiple institutions, backed by ethical oversight from the IUCPQ Research Ethics Board. All participants have provided informed consent, ensuring the project's compliance with medical research standards. The biobank's cohort is poised to enhance understanding and prevention strategies for lung cancer, leveraging emerging technologies for better diagnostic tools.

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Sophie Plante

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Speaker Sophie Plante

Topic Screening and Early Detection

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biobanking

Quebec Lung Cancer Screening Program

Sophie Plante

Dr. Simon Martel

QRHN Biobank

biological samples

biomarker development

AI applications

lung cancer

research ethics