University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

Overview

The mission of the Cancer Genetics Program (CGP) at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) is to provide expert clinical consultation in cancer genetics, to develop a cohort of patients and families with hereditary cancer for a variety of research studies, to increase public awareness of cancer risk, and to provide training and continuing medical education to medical professionals. The CGP is a joint effort of UPCI and Magee-Womens Hospital and is by nature highly multidisciplinary. Collaborative research has been established with the Breast Cancer Disease Site, Biobehavioral Medicine Program, Head and Neck Cancer Program, GI Cancer Disease Site, UPMC Department of Radiology, Magee-Womens Research Institute, and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.