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Understanding the association between genetic polymorphisms and adverse events during therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Institution: 
Emory University
Researcher(s): 
Jazmin Huerta
Grant Type: 
POST Program Grants
Year Awarded: 
2023
Type of Childhood Cancer: 
Leukemia
Project Description: 

Mentor Name: Tamara Miller

Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receive intensive chemotherapy to treat their illness. These medications can cause side effects that can be significant and impact the child's ability to recieve the rest of his or her treatment as scheduled. The goal of this study is to determine if there are certain genetic changes that are associated development of these side effects.

Co-funded by: 
Northwestern Mutual Foundation