Polygenic risk scores improve cancer risk prediction and stratification

Name: Polygenic risk scores improve cancer risk prediction and stratification
Uploaded: 2021-01-11T21:52:37+00:00
Description: Genetic association studies have yielded a wealth of cancer risk variants, however the clinical impact of these findings has been limited. Using data from the UK Biobank, we demonstrate that genetic risk scores contribute useful information that can improve and personalize cancer risk assessment.

Genetic association studies have yielded a wealth of cancer risk variants, however the clinical impact of these findings has been limited. Using data from the UK Biobank, we demonstrate that genetic risk scores contribute useful information that can improve and personalize cancer risk assessment.

Linda Kachuri Jan 11, 2021