Lindsay B. Kilburn, M.D., one of Children’s DNA Detectives, explains what liquid biopsy means for her patients

Lindsay B. Kilburn, M.D., a neuro-oncologist and principal investigator at Children’s National for the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, explains how liquid biopsy works. With a simple blood test, clinicians can receive information about a pediatric brain tumor, including whether the tumor is responding to therapy or coming back. These details have the potential to transform patient care.