Population based genetic testing for high-risk breast and ovarian cancer predisposition genes

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1126679

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Inherited mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 confer a very high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Importantly, once carriers are identified, effective strategies are available that can dramatically reduce the risk of cancer. We will perform genetic testing of a healthy western population to identify breast/ovarian cancer genes before the women develop cancer. Population-based screening could significantly reduce the incidence of these diseases.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,112,985.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cancer Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cancer genetics | familial cancer | genetic counselling | genetic screening | population screening

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