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Men – affected by breast cancer and PALB2 mutations

12th February 2018

Recent publication: Whole-exome sequencing and targeted gene sequencing provide insights into the role of PALB2 as a male breast cancer susceptibility gene Most associate breast cancer and women but breast …

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Spotlight on….Dr Marc Tischkowitz

20th April 2016

‘Research is an ongoing process, we are always improving our knowledge and making new discoveries’ Marc Tischkowitz is a University Reader and Honorary Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics …

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What is a Variant of Unknown Significance?

8th April 2016

Variant of Unknown Significance As the number of genes available for sequencing is increasing, we are finding more and more genetic variants of unknown significance, which are hard to interpret. …

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We appreciate your support!

7th April 2016

We are very grateful to all of you who have contacted us in recent months and for wishing to participate in our PALB2 study. Thank you for getting in touch …

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Please help us to learn more about PALB2 gene

18th November 2015

If you have a confirmed PALB2 mutation or/and others in your family have been found to have a PALB2 mutation, please contact us. By participating in our study you will …

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What is PALB2 gene?

21st August 2015

PALB2 – partner and localizer of BRCA2 The PALB2 gene protects us from breast cancer unless this gene is altered (mutated). It contains instructions to make a protein that works …

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