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Breast Tumor and Blood markers for Molecular Diagnosis of Breast Diseases and Monitoring of Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up

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The objectives of this study include:  Acquisitions and banking of breast tissue and blood from informed and consented donors.  Experimental analysis of DNA and RNA isolated from donor tissues for molecular, biochemical, immunological and/or histopathological analysis. Establishment of an integrated and relational database for tissue/serum and patient clinical characteristics. 

Research Topics

  • Cancer
  • Women's Health

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