3' UTR and Functional Secretor Haplotypes in Mannose-Binding Lectin 2 are Associated with Increased Colon Cancer Susceptibility in African Americans

Krista Zanetti, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.

Speaker

Krista Zanetti is a Research Fellow in the Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis, Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute.

Learning Objective

To understand the importance of investigating genetic variation to identify loci that are associated with risk of cancer.
To learn that genetic variants of inflammatory mediators are associated with susceptibility to colon cancer in specific populations.

Target Audience

Researchers and clinicians actively involved in topics that relate to cancer prevention and control.

Date/Time/Place

October 21, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.
Conference Room 405
6116 Executive Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland

For Additional Information

Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program
(301) 496-8640

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