Cancers Selected for Study
The Cancer Genome Atlas researchers are mapping the genetic changes in 20 cancers. Find out which cancers have been selected for study, the criteria for selection and the scientific questions being asked about each cancer.
The Business in Science
Dr. Raju Kucherlapati is an accomplished scientist and successful businessman. Learn more about how he fits these professions together in this TCGA in Action Researcher Profile.
About Cancer Genomics
Explore information and resources to improve your understanding of cancer genomics, the importance of tumor samples in genomic research and the role of cancer genomics in precision medicine.
CASE STUDY: From the Bedside to Bench and Back Again
Dr. Adam Bass talks about his bench to bedside and back again principle. Learn more about Dr. Bass and his philosophy in this TCGA in Action Case Study.
Cancers Selected for Study
Dr. Raju Kucherlapati TCGA in Action
About Cancer Genomics
Dr. Adam Bass TCGA in Action
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Histopathological image of cerebral glioblastoma.
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The difference between a normal cell and cancer cell and how understanding the changes in DNA that cause cancer can help doctors develop better treatments.
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Tim Ley, M.D., describes key AML mutation.
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Perspectives
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March 2012
TCGA Data and Cancer Systems Biology: Ex pluribus unum
Dr. Andrea Califano, Ph.D., founding director of the Columbia Initiative in Systems Biology at Columbia University in New York, shares his Perspective on the impact of TCGA. -
May 2011
Dealing with Chaos
Dr. George Sledge, American Society of Clinical Oncology President, speaks about what he learned at the most recent TCGA Steering Committee Meeting. -
March 2011
TCGA Expands Research Horizons
Rajiv Dhir, M.D. shares his Perspective on the partnership between TCGA and the University of Pittsburgh. -
February 2011
The Power of Volunteerism
The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, joined forces with the Avon Foundation for Women to launch the Army of Women, an initiative to recruit 1 million women to participate in breast cancer research. Susan Love, M.D., shares her Perspective on the power of volunteerism.
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