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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / February / The Test That Could Save Patients Bladders
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The Test That Could Save Patients' Bladders

Blood and urine tumor DNA monitoring may identify patients who can safely avoid cystectomy

02/26/2026 News 1 min read
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Top Institutions in Urologic Oncology

Leading institutions utilize advanced molecular diagnostics, liquid biopsy technologies, and clinical trials integrating ctDNA and utDNA analyses to stratify patient risk and personalize bladder cancer treatment, combining expertise in urologic oncology, molecular pathology, and translational cancer research.

  • #1

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, NY

    Home to the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center and led by experts like Dr. Matthew Galsky, this institution is pioneering liquid biopsy applications in bladder cancer, integrating ctDNA and utDNA analyses into clinical trials for bladder preservation strategies.

    Key Differentiators

    • Urologic Oncology
    • Molecular Diagnostics
    • Translational Cancer Research
  • #2

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, NY

    MSKCC has a robust bladder cancer program with extensive research in molecular biomarkers and liquid biopsies, contributing to the understanding of tumor DNA dynamics and personalized treatment approaches in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

    Key Differentiators

    • Urologic Oncology
    • Molecular Pathology
    • Cancer Genomics
  • #3

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, MA

    Dana-Farber is recognized for its cutting-edge research in cancer genomics and liquid biopsy technologies, including ctDNA applications in urologic cancers, supporting novel bladder preservation strategies through translational research.

    Key Differentiators

    • Medical Oncology
    • Cancer Genomics
    • Liquid Biopsy Research
  • #4

    MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, TX

    MD Anderson has a comprehensive bladder cancer program with expertise in molecular biomarker development and clinical trials focusing on bladder-sparing treatments and liquid biopsy-guided management.

    Key Differentiators

    • Urologic Oncology
    • Molecular Diagnostics
    • Clinical Trials
  • #5

    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins has a strong tradition in urologic oncology research, including pioneering work in molecular diagnostics and liquid biopsy techniques to improve detection and management of bladder cancer.

    Key Differentiators

    • Urologic Oncology
    • Molecular Pathology
    • Translational Research

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