About the Cancer Genetics Network
The Cancer Genetics Network (CGN) is a national Network of centers specializing
in the study of inherited predisposition to cancer. The CGN consists of
8 centers, and an Informatics Technology Group that provides the supporting
informatics and logistics infrastructure.
It supports collaborative investigations on:
- the genetic basis of cancer susceptibility,
- mechanisms to integrate this new knowledge into medical practice, and
- means of addressing the associated psychosocial, ethical, legal, and public health issues.
The CGN invites individuals to join who have a personal or family history
of cancer, and who may be interested in participating in studies about
inherited susceptibility to cancer. More than 26,000 individuals have
enrolled in this unique program.
Eight U.S. centers funded
by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), joined forces three years
ago to establish a national resource to support investigations into
the genetic basis of cancer susceptibility. Together, the centers
are working to make possible research that a single institution
may not be able to accomplish because of insufficient numbers of
participants, or the time needed to recruit them.
The CGN also welcomes opportunities to collaborate
with research groups on important studies.
View a listing of CGN publications.