How genomic research helps you
You've heard about the promise of genomic or personalized medicine to cure this or that disease. Yes, genes are partly responsible for some diseases, along with environmental causes such as toxins. But real life is more complicated. Turning knowledge into treatment takes more than just knowing what causes a disease.
On this website you'll find introductory information on specific diseases under investigation at the IGSP, including the three common cancers breast, lung, and prostate cancer. You'll also find information about IGSP's research approaches to these diseases and you can learn about our researchers' specialty areas. You may also find information on current clinical trials.
Breast Cancer
The IGSP focuses on research to improve breast cancer treatment through better knowledge of tumor biology. Focusing on tumor biology, the IGSP can match genetic and genomic changes to how a breast tumor behaves. Read more »
Lung Cancer
Focusing on tumor biology, the IGSP can match genomic changes in lung cancer to how a tumor behaves. Initial studies show treatment response and recurrence risk is connected to genomic changes in non- small cell lung cancer tumors. More »
Prostate Cancer
Our hope is that in the future, doctors can use genomic information to help them choose the best treatment for an individual patient, leading to personalized (individualized) prostate cancer treatment. Learn more »