# Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/genetic-factors-in-colorectal-cancer-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 1,498,183 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the comprehensive molecular characterization, genetic testing, and hereditary syndromes related to colorectal cancer. It explores topics such as microsatellite instability, DNA mismatch repair, Lynch syndrome, adjuvant chemotherapy, and the molecular basis of polyposis syndromes. The research also delves into the implications for cancer risk assessment and management. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11369 |
| Works | 78,189 |

## Topic institutions

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Johns Hopkins University](https://scholariq.org/institutions/johns-hopkins-university/)
- [Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://scholariq.org/institutions/johns-hopkins-medicine/)
- [Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center](https://scholariq.org/institutions/sidney-kimmel-comprehensive-cancer-center/)
- [Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States)](https://scholariq.org/institutions/merck-and-co-inc-rahway-nj-usa-united-states/)
- [The Ohio State University](https://scholariq.org/institutions/the-ohio-state-university/)
- [Princess Margaret Cancer Centre](https://scholariq.org/institutions/princess-margaret-cancer-centre/)
- [Caris Life Sciences (United States)](https://scholariq.org/institutions/caris-life-sciences-united-states/)
- [Inserm](https://scholariq.org/institutions/inserm/)
- [Institut Gustave Roussy](https://scholariq.org/institutions/institut-gustave-roussy/)
- [Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G. Pascale"](https://scholariq.org/institutions/istituto-nazionale-tumori-irccs-fondazione-g-pascale/)
- [Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center](https://scholariq.org/institutions/memorial-sloan-kettering-cancer-center/)
- [Seoul National University](https://scholariq.org/institutions/seoul-national-university/)

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Ahmedin Jemal](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ahmedin-jemal/)
- [Rebecca L. Siegel](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rebecca-l-siegel/)
- [Freddie Bray](https://scholariq.org/researchers/freddie-bray/)
- [Eric S. Lander](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eric-s-lander/)
- [Jacques Ferlay](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jacques-ferlay/)
- [Simon I Hay](https://scholariq.org/researchers/simon-i-hay/)
- [George Davey Smith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-davey-smith/)
- [Walter C. Willett](https://scholariq.org/researchers/walter-c-willett/)
- [Richard Durbin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-durbin/)
- [Mark J. Daly](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-j-daly/)
- [Stacey Gabriel](https://scholariq.org/researchers/stacey-gabriel/)
- [Robert Tibshirani](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-tibshirani/)

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