What’s Up With Genetics & Health?

Our guest, Dr Joanne Kotsopolous, is a Scientist with the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit at the Women’s College Research Institute, Women’s College Hospital and an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. On today’s episode, we discuss genetic mutations and cancer development, new approaches to disease prevention, the role of hormones in cancer susceptibility, and more!

 

Pertinent links:

https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/peter-gilgan-centre-for-womens-cancers/

https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/join-our-virtual-hereditary-cancer-webinar-series/#

https://www.womensresearch.ca/active-studies/the-screen-project-study/

 

This episode is brought to you by Women’s Health Collective Canada. WHCC brings resources, fundraising, and some of the brightest minds in science and healthcare together to address the gaps in women’s health research. Follow them on socials @whccanada or visit whcc.ca to sign up to receive their newsletter.

 

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