Basser Center for BRCA

Basser Center for BRCA The Basser Center for BRCA is the first comprehensive center for the research, treatment, and prevention of BRCA-related cancers.

We serve as a resource for BRCA1/2 positive individuals and families. The Basser Center for BRCA is the first comprehensive BRCA-focused center of its kind with research initiatives ranging from the basic biology of BRCA-related cancers to communication of BRCA test results within families. The Basser Center also serves as a center of excellence where BRCA1 & 2 positive individuals and their famil

ies can go for clinical care, BRCA news, clinical research opportunities, and education and support. A $25 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray has established the Basser Center for BRCA, a center focused solely on the prevention and treatment of cancers that are associated with heritable BRCA mutations, which greatly increase risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Located within Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center, The Basser Center for BRCA infuses powerful resources to study BRCA1 and BRCA2 from multiple perspectives. Committed to building partnerships with national and international research and advocacy groups, the Center strives to better serve those facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. To promote research relevant to BRCA1 and BRCA2, the Center awards grants to University of Pennsylvania faculty members and external investigators through the Basser Center Grants program. Additionally, the Center awards the annual Basser Global Prize to an international expert and hosts educational seminars and conferences.

08/11/2026

The itinerary:
✅ Discuss our family health history
✅ Meet with your genetic counselor
✅ Get genetic testing done
✅ Review your test results with your genetic counselor

08/03/2026

Take a look inside Cate’s summer at Basser focused on the patient-facing experience!

As a Penn State student studying Biobehavioral Health, she joined our Summer Scholars Program to explore cancer genetics and gain clinical counseling experience as she works toward her goal of becoming a genetic counselor.

07/29/2026

Dilsi’s day in the lab! 🧬

As a rising junior at UC Berkeley with a passion for structural biology and therapeutic development, she joined the Basser Center this summer to experience how research and clinical care come together to advance cancer treatment.

She says, “I’ve loved deepening my research into tumor suppressor mechanisms while seeing firsthand how lab-based discoveries translate into meaningful targeted therapies.” Follow along for a day in her life at Basser!

07/28/2026

Lights! Camera! Take ACTION 🎬

Having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation does not guarantee a cancer diagnosis. It means you have the information needed to take preventative action.

Understanding your lifetime cancer risk with a BRCA gene mutation can open the door to genetic testing, enhanced screening, preventative care, and more informed decisions about your health.

07/23/2026

Spend a day in the lab with Noa, a rising senior at Colorado College with a passion for cancer biology and genetics! This summer, she’s studying how BRCA1 mutations affect cell-free DNA release in breast and ovarian cancer cells while learning from the scientists and physicians shaping the future of cancer care.

07/22/2026

Knowledge is power-and understanding your level of risk can help you make informed decisions about your health.

Join us for our next Be Informed Lecture: “Managing Risk in Familial Breast Cancer: Who, What, When, and How?” featuring Dr. Payal D. Shah, a breast medical oncologist and nationally recognized expert in hereditary breast cancer and genetic risk.

Monday, July 27 at12:00 PM Zoom.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, a breast cancer survivor, have a strong family history, or simply want to better understand the latest on breast cancer risk, this informative lecture will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.

Learn about hereditary cancer risk, who should consider genetic testing, how breast cancer risk is assessed, and how personalized risk assessment can help guide prevention, screening, and treatment decisions.

Reserve your spot today and join us for an informative and empowering conversation.

Registration is required: https://nybra.com/our-practice/insights-events/be-informed-lecture-series-managing-risk-in-familial-breast-cancer-who-what-when-and-how/

07/15/2026

What if we can stop cancer before it even starts?

This is the goal of cancer interception, a field of medical science focused on stopping abnormal cells at the absolute earliest stage. While our immune systems naturally destroy pre-malignant cells every day, cancer develops when those cells find a way to hide.

To fix this blind spot, researchers at Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center are developing advanced vaccines that act as an upgrade for our natural defenses. These vaccines strip away the cells' biological tricks so your immune system can find and eliminate them before they turn into tumors.

07/15/2026
Querida comunidad, Te invitamos a nuestra próxima Hora del Cafecito ☕💜, un espacio en español creado especialmente para ...
07/09/2026

Querida comunidad,

Te invitamos a nuestra próxima Hora del Cafecito ☕💜, un espacio en español creado especialmente para mujeres latinas con cáncer de seno u ovario.

📅 Jueves, 16 de julio
🕒 3:00 – 4:00 PM (Hora del Este)
📍 Zoom
🌸 Tema del mes: “Tus genes y tu salud: Aclarando dudas y respondiendo tus preguntas”

Nuestra invitada, Joanna Mercado, MS, LCGC, es consejera genética certificada especializada en genética oncológica en el Basser Center for BRCA de Penn Medicine. Además de atender pacientes, es una firme defensora de promover la genética en la comunidad latina, colaborando con organizaciones como Latinos BRCA para educar y apoyar a las familias hispanohablantes.

Regístrate aquí -> http://spr.ly/6188BEK0ts

Será un espacio cálido, seguro y educativo para aprender juntas y responder tus preguntas. ¡No te lo pierdas!

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3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
19104

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+12156622748

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