Using wastewater for population-level colorectal cancer surveillance: a future research agenda

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Authors

Elizabeth M. Wurtzler · University of Missouri–St. Louis

Erica K. Barnell · Washington University in St. Louis

C. Anne Morrison · University of Missouri–St. Louis

Clayton Grass · University of Missouri–St. Louis

Natalie Dupré · University of Louisville

Donald J. Biddle · Taiwan Geographic Information Center

Allie Jin

Abstract

Our data provide proof of principle for a novel application of wastewater surveillance to track potential cancer burden. We demonstrate that CDH1 is detectable in wastewater, potentially accelerating the development of this approach for epidemiological studies. Further investigation with additional samples and closer alignment with documented case activity will be necessary in future population-level CRC surveillance research.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing Fecal contamination and water quality Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

DOI: 10.1136/jech-2025-224253

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