The Laboratory of Genetic Susceptibility (LGS) performs interdisciplinary research on cancer genetics and susceptibility.
The LGS mission is to understand the biological basis for genetic susceptibility to cancer, including:
LGS scientists participate in genetic, epidemiologic, clinical and methodological studies of populations, families, and persons at risk for cancer. In addition, they collaborate and consult with experts in statistical genetics, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiology, and molecular epidemiology in interdisciplinary studies.
LGS accepts fellowship applications on an ongoing basis. Meet the current LGS fellows and learn about research training opportunities.
Essential to the mission of the Laboratory is a close collaboration with the NCI-Frederick Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR). Formerly known as the Core Genotyping Facility (CGF), this laboratory designs and conducts high throughput sequencing, genotyping, and analysis in support of large scale epidemiologic studies.