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A recent survey of over 2,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer found that half of those who undergo bilateral mastectomy after genetic testing don’t actually have mutations known to confer increased risk of additional cancers.
Questions regarding proposals can be addressed to: Kristin Van Raaphorst ([email protected]) or Max Wicha M.D., Madeline and Forbes Professor of Oncology, Director Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery at [email protected].
The Forbes Scholars initiative offers faculty members throughout the University of Michigan funding for high-risk, high-reward cancer research
Awards focus on faculty dedicated to team science, embodying the ideals of the Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery. We seek the most dynamic researchers with the boldest ideas from all areas of campus.