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GATOR PROFILES
Dr. Anthony Liu
Q. Could you tell us about your professional
journey that led you to your current role with the
Brain Tumour Research Centre?
I was born and raised in Hong Kong and received my
training to become an MD/paediatric oncologist at the
University of Hong Kong. Following this, I completed a
paediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital in the USA. During my
training, I had the immense pleasure of collaborating
with principal investigators at SickKids and the BTRC
on rare CNS embryonal tumours and liquid biopsy.
After another three years back in Hong Kong to help
set up the neuro-oncology service in our newly
established Children’s Hospital, I had the honour to
join SickKids and the RI as faculty.
Q. What primary research questions are you most
passionate about exploring, and why do you find
these areas particularly meaningful?
I am most passionate about exploring the utility of
liquid biopsies in neuro-oncology for clinical and
research purposes. I anticipate that studying
circulating tumour material will fill the void of not
having a sensitive marker of “minimal residual
disease” for these patients and will open up
opportunities for us to design more personalized
treatment protocols. Non-invasive diagnostics should
be the way to go!
Q. When you’re away from the clinic or lab,
how do you like to spend your time – what hobbies or
activities help you recharge?
Outside of the clinic/lab, I enjoy spending time with
my wife, Chloe, and two children (Elliot and Eloise).
I am an avid photographer, and I don’t miss any
astronomical events.
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