The day Basser YLC member, Alona Shaked, was diagnosed with breast cancer was the same day she learned about what BRCA1/2 gene mutations are. She says, "While what happened to me was in many ways horrible, there is some beauty in what my own tragedy has given someone else: Life-saving knowledge." 

Meet our six 2023 Basser Summer Scholars and learn what they're looking forward to learning from the Basser Center team this summer.

Miri Rodriguez, a BRCA1 mutation carrier, shares how advocating for herself in her healthcare journey as a proud Latina was essential.

Savannah and Andy Campbell share how a shocking cancer diagnosis lead to learning about their hereditary gene mutation, taking action and enrolling in a pancreatic cancer clinical trial.

Life is about balance. Jennifer knew the next step after learning she carries a BRCA1 mutation was to create a preventative care plan that works best for her, but she also knew she wanted to continue to live her life and feel empowered.