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BRCA Research Update: Looking Back at 2017 and Plans for the Future

Susan Domchek, MD, discussed recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Domchek is the Basser Center's Executive Director, Basser Professor in Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Marianne and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Center.

BRCA Mutations and Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Know

Kim Reiss Binder, MD, discussed pancreatic cancer and hereditary risk. Dr. Reiss Binder is Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and her research focuses on the development of new treatments for pancreatic cancer and other gastrointestinal malignancies.

BRCA Research Update: Looking Back At 2018 And Plans For The Future

Susan Domchek, MD, discussed recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Domchek is the Basser Center's Executive Director, Basser Professor in Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Marianne and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Center.

BRCA Mutations and Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know

In this November 5, 2019 webinar, the Basser Center's Director of Gynecologic Cancer Research, Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, presented on hereditary ovarian cancer and BRCA. Dr. Drapkin discussed the latest in ovarian cancer research, treatment options, the issue of screening, and more.

Talking With Your Family About BRCA Mutations

Basser Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, and Allison Werner-Lin, PhD, Associate Professor at Penn Medicine’s School of Social Policy and Practice discuss how to talk to your family about BRCA mutations and hereditary cancer.

The Basser Center's Annual Research Update Webinar 2021

In the Basser Center's Annual Research Webinar, Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, covers the latest updates in hereditary cancer care, BRCA research, and genetics, addressing advances in 2020 and exploring options for the future.

Hoja Informativa de BRCA

El Basser Center para BRCA es el primer centro integral para la investigación, tratamiento y prevención de tipos de cáncer relacionados con el BRCA.