In Vitro Models of Liver and Pancreatic Cancer

A Study Designed to Develop in Vitro Models of Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Cancer for the Investigation of Tumour Biology and Potential Therapies

The primary objective is to develop an in vitro model of cancer for laboratory study using liver, biliary and pancreatic cancer tissue. The secondary objective is to study the genetic and cellular biology of cancer of the liver, biliary tract and the pancreas. As well the investigators hope to compare molecular and cellular biology of cancer cells with normal cells as well as potentially test the efficacy of current and future anti-cancer therapies.

Samples will be collected from tissue that has been resected as part of the treatment for a patient diagnosed with liver, bile duct or pancreas cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult patients undergoing surgical resections for liver, biliary or pancreas cancers that are able to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged <18 or those who are unable to give informed consent.