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Elizabeth Varga

Genomic Medicine Translational Protocols – What Do They Mean for Patients Everywhere?
Genomic Medicine Translational Protocols – What Do They Mean for Patients Everywhere? 1024 614 Elizabeth Varga
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As part of the Journey to Best Outcomes, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has dedicated significant resources to genomic medicine, named as a key accelerator in the 2017-2021 strategic plan and as one of the three pillars that will be utilized to integrate research and clinical care over the next five years. In response, the Steve and…

Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer 1024 683 Susan Colasce, MD and Elizabeth Varga

When should families who have children with cancer be concerned about inherited cancer predisposition? One of the most common questions parents ask when their child is diagnosed with cancer is, “Does this put my other children at higher risk for developing cancer as well?” Most of the time, the answer to this question is “no.”…