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About the Branches: Clinical
and Genetic Epidemiology Research
 The
Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (CGERB) directs
and supports clinical and epidemiologic research on the role of genetic
factors and their interactions that influence susceptibility or the resistance
of individuals and populations to cancer and related health outcomes.
Areas of stewardship include epidemiologic research on:
- genetics,
- gene-gene and gene-modifier interactions,
- characterization of cancer susceptibility genes,
- clinical and genetic networks and family registries,
- clinical population genetics,
- determinants of progression and prognosis,
- precancerous conditions,
- clinical diagnostic strategies, and
- clinical bioethics.
The branch also supports three programs to provide needed infrastructures
to facilitate research:
For more information, access "Current Research."
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