Center for BRCA Research

Bridging Together Discovery and Care
Our team of clinicians and investigators is dedicated to developing new treatments, improving patient outcomes and survival rates, and providing more personalized care to families who carry mutations linked to hereditary cancers.

Scientists know that people who carry an inherited gene mutation, like BRCA1 or BRCA2, have an increased risk of developing cancer, one driven more by the biology of the cells in their bodies and less by the organ in which their cancer arises. When cancer develops, it often occurs at a younger age and these women and men can respond differently to cancer therapies. They also have a higher chance of developing another type of cancer.

The mission of the Center for BRCA Research is to provide a central resource for families with BRCA and other mutations to receive personalized care and planning for their long-term health and well-being. This is our opportunity to rethink how we treat and manage hereditary cancers.

Upcoming Patient Events

Wed
06

Core and More: For People with Cancer

Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Fri
08

Prostate Cancer Journal Club For Patients

Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 am