Edward K Chow

Dr. Edward K Chow


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 March 2025 in npj Precision Oncology
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SCSharon Pei Yi Chan
Sharon Pei Yi Chan
MRMasturah Bte Mohd Abdul Rashid
Masturah Bte Mohd Abdul Rashid
JLJhin Jieh Lim
Jhin Jieh Lim
JGJanice Jia Ni Goh
Janice Jia Ni Goh
WWWai Yee Wong
Wai Yee Wong
ECEdward K Chow
Edward K Chow
Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare, heterogeneous tumors with poor survival outcomes, primarily due to reliance on cytotoxic chemotherapy and lack of targeted therapies. Given the uniquely individualized nature of STS, we hypothesized that the ex vivo drug sensitivity platform, quadratic phenotypic optimization platform (QPOP), can predict treatment response and enhance combination therapy design for STS. Using QPOP, we screened 45 primary STS patient samples, and showed improved or concordant patient outcomes that are attributable to QPOP predictions. From a panel of approved and investigational agents, QPOP identified AZD5153 (BET inhibitor) and pazopanib (multi-kinase blocker) as the most effective combination with superior efficacy compared to standard regimens. Validation in a panel of established patient lines and in vivo models supported its synergistic interaction, accompanied by repressed oncogenic MYC and related pathways. These findings provide preliminary clinical evidence for QPOP to predict STS treatment outcomes and guide the development of novel therapeutic strategies for STS patients.