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Knowing if they have a specific variant that increases cancer risk can help patients take actions to mitigate those risks, such as increasing the frequency of their cancer screenings, or in some cases even undergoing a preventative surgery. (Image credit: Global Alliance for Genomics and Health)

Working to improve clarity for patients assessing their genetic breast cancer risk

A project to expedite the analysis of variants on the BRCA 1 and 2 genes, the most commonly affected genes in breast cancer cases, will help more people to better understand their cancer risk.

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Community support amid the Middle East conflict

Community support amid the Middle East conflict

By Chancellor Cynthia Larive and CPEVC Lori Kletzer

We have been heartened by the care that many in our campus community have taken with one another since this conflict began.

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Introducing the 2024 Deep Read: Hernan Diaz’s Trust

Introducing the 2024 Deep Read: Hernan Diaz’s Trust

The bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is one of the most talked-about, praised, and bestselling works of historical fiction of the past few years.

Arts Dean inducted into Stanford Hall of Fame

Arts Dean inducted into Stanford Hall of Fame

Stanford University Multicultural Hall of Fame inducted Celine Parreñas Shimizu, Arts Dean and Distinguished Professor of Film and Digital Media, this month.

Scholarship supports staff member earning degree

Scholarship supports staff member earning degree

STARS staff member, DeShonne Keller (’24, critical race and ethnic studies), is working towards her degree with the help of the Silver Slug Scholarship.

Japanese-American history exhibition launched

Japanese-American history exhibition launched

The exhibition, on display until Dec. 2, features artwork and historical renderings of Japanese-American women's memories from the 1940s.

Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice play coming to UC Santa Cruz

Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice play coming to UC Santa Cruz

Directed by Noah Lucé, Eurydice Opens at the Mainstage Theater on Nov. 10. Ruhl's play tells the story of Eurydice from the Orpheus tale.

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