BRCA1 Variants and Associations With Breast Cancer

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Tessa Tsoka, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Breast cancer is a disease identified by the uncontrolled multiplication of mutated cells within breast tissues. As these cells accumulate, they can form a tumor which has the potential to metastasize to other organs and tissues within the body. While breast cancer primarily affects middle-aged women, it also can occur in men, though with a distinctly lower incidence ratio. In the United States, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer (American Cancer Society).The purpose of this study is to determine the pathogenicity of BRCA1 mutations in relation to Breast Cancer.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Tsoka, Tessa, "BRCA1 Variants and Associations With Breast Cancer" (2025). Student Posters. 107.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/107