BASSER INITIATIVE
Men and women who carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation are at increased risk for developing certain cancers including breast, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. In partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA and leading cancer institutions across the country, the Basser Initiative @ Gray Foundation is advancing research and awareness efforts. Our cross-institutional collaboration is transforming treatment and prevention methods for individuals and families affected by BRCA mutations.
To learn more, please view our partners below.
FEATURED PARTNER
In 2012, Mindy and Jon Gray made a transformative gift to establish the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center and to date have given over $55 million towards its mission. The Basser Center was named in honor of Faith Basser, Mindy’s sister, who passed away at age 44 from BRCA-related ovarian cancer. The Basser Center is the global leader in funding research, education and care for individuals and their families living with BRCA1/2 mutations.
BASSER INITIATIVE
BRCA1 and BRCA2 have up to a
75% chance of developing breast
cancer and a 50% chance of
developing ovarian cancer.
currently 1,000,000
Americans who are not
aware that they carry
a BRCA mutation.
mutation in either BRCA1 or
BRCA2 are at heightened risk
for developing certain cancers,
including breast, ovarian,
prostate and pancreatic cancer.
Men and women who carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation are at increased risk for developing certain cancers including breast, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. In partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA and leading cancer institutions across the country, the Basser Initiative @ Gray Foundation is advancing research and awareness efforts. Our cross-institutional collaboration is transforming treatment and prevention methods for individuals and families affected by BRCA mutations.
To learn more, please view our partners below.
FEATURED PARTNER
In 2012, Mindy and Jon Gray made a transformative gift to establish the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center and to date have given over $55 million towards its mission. The Basser Center was named in honor of Faith Basser, Mindy’s sister, who passed away at age 44 from BRCA-related ovarian cancer. The Basser Center is the global leader in funding research, education and care for individuals and their families living with BRCA1/2 mutations.
Other Partner Institutions
