Incidence of Wilms Tumor in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Institution:
Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaResearcher(s):
Jessica GriffGrant Type:
POST Program GrantsYear Awarded:
2019Type of Childhood Cancer:
Wilms TumorProject Description:
Mentor: Dr. Garrett Brodeur
Jessica will focus on understanding histology and pathology of tumors and cancer predisposition. In collaboration with the BWS Registry team, she will be mentored by Dr. Jennifer Kalish and Dr. Garrett Brodeur to focus on chart review of patients with Wilms tumors and the timing and staging of cancer. This work will enable her to simultaneously engage with patients and work on research projects, which help understand their cancer development and improve the quality of their care.
