Genetics Projects

DNA Repair, Folate, and Colorectal Carcinogenesis
A study to investigate the relationship between genetic variability in enzymes related to DNA damage and repair of that damage

Host Genes and Colonic Bacteria: Probing for Inheritance (A Family Study of Soy Digestion)
An investigation into the inheritability of certain bacteria found in the large intestine

Pharmacogenetics of the Folate Pathway
An investigation into how polymorphisms influence the effectiveness and toxicity of antifolate drugs

Polymorphisms in PG/COX Pathway and Colorectal Polyps
A study to evaluate the association between various genetic factors and the risk of precancerous colon polyps

Prostate Cancer Genetic Research Study (PROGRESS)
A nationwide research project to discover the inherited genes for prostate cancer in families and how they work

Quantitative Genetic Epidemiology
Development of methodologies for investigating genetic and environmental etiology using population-based studies

Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program
Study of genetic mechanisms and environmental risk factors contributing to development of cancer of the esophagus