Cancer, Breast

specific

Breast cancer genetics involve clinical, epidemiologic and/or laboratory evaluations of individuals and their families who are at high risk of developing breast cancer due to hereditary predisposition. These studies are aimed at identifying susceptibility genes for breast cancer and their associated molecular and genetic aberrations, as well as the functions of their encoded proteins.

Centers

Active Trials

$17M

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Cancer, Breast(19)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$7M	68.0
2	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	66.6
3	University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer CenterAlbuquerque, NM NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$3M	66.2
4	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$3M	64.3
5	UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	62.5
6	UK Markey Cancer CenterLexington, KY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	60.7
7	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$1M	58.8
8	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$614K	57.0
9	Stephenson Cancer CenterOklahoma City, OK NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$363K	55.1
10	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive		—	—	44.1
11	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive		—	—	44.1
12	O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL NCI Comprehensive		—	—	44.1
13	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive		—	—	44.1
14	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive		—	—	44.1
15	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL		—	—	44.1
16	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR		—	—	44.1
17	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA		—	—	44.1
18	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL		—	—	44.1
19	Northwell Health Cancer InstituteNew York, NY		—	—	44.1

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →