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This project builds on an exploratory study of psychosocial and ethnocultural factors related to intentions to obtain genetic testing for heritable colon cancer, and a pilot study of genetic…

This workshop will gather information and advice on ways in which international and interdisciplinary groups of researchers can best work together to contribute to the evolving methods of delivering…

The main goal of this proposal is to develop appropriate comprehensive counseling guidelines for predictive colon cancer gene testing by assessing perceptions and attitudes toward the gene tests,…

This application proposes three interrelated phases of research. The first phase will extend the prospective descriptive study of psychosocial aspects of molecular testing for HNPCC in colorectal…

The overall goals of this project are to develop relevant, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for genetic testing for BRCA1/2 through a consensus process involving community care…

This study will evaluate different methods of counseling for women with a family history of breast cancer. The study will take advantage of an existing breast cancer cohort to identify family members…

This project will examine decisions about the use of prenatal diagnostic testing made by Mexican immigrant and Mexican-American families found to be at risk for having a child with a disability. The…

Using a combined qualitative-quantitative approach, this renewal project will explore clinicians strategies for communicating prenatal genetics information and service options to Mexican-origin…

The objectives of this group research project are to extend the analysis of ethical and social questions raised by the Human Genome Initiative by utilizing insights and methodology recently developed…

The purpose of this project is to analyze various conceptual frameworks for the development of policy with respect to genetics research, counseling, testing, screening, treatment and use of genetic…