Editorial: BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes mutations screening in sporadic breast cancer patients in Kazakhstan

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Rachel C. Jankowitz
Kelly Z. Knickelbein

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Jankowitz, R. C., & Knickelbein, K. Z. (2013). Editorial: BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes mutations screening in sporadic breast cancer patients in Kazakhstan. Central Asian Journal of Global Health, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2013.41
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Author Biographies

Rachel C. Jankowitz, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute; UPMC Magee Women's Cancer Program

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Kelly Z. Knickelbein, UPMC Center for Medical Genetics

Certified Genetic Counselor

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