Co-founder of human genetics research.
She discovered the BRCA1 gene linked to hereditary breast cancer.
Her work transformed cancer genetics and diagnostics.
In 1946, she was born in the USA.
In 1970, she earned her PhD in Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley.
In 1990, she began pioneering research on BRCA1 and hereditary cancer.
Human genetics research, studying inherited genes that cause diseases.
It helps identify genetic risk for cancers and other disorders.
It supports personalized medicine and preventive care strategies.
Her discoveries reshaped genetic counseling and oncology.
She continues to lead research in human genetics and advocate for patients.
She currently serves as Professor of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington.
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