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Dr Nick Orr

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Nick Orr

Dr Nick Orr

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Dr Orr’s research focuses on understanding the genetic determinants that underpin predisposition and susceptibility to common cancers, with emphasis on breast cancer. His group use epidemiological approaches and functional genetic analysis to identify and characterize regions of the germline genome that influence cancer risk.

He is also interested in using genetic approaches for cancer risk stratification, and the development of DNA based approaches for early detection of cancer in high-risk individuals.

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  • askmhls@qub.ac.uk
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  • Cancer predisposition genetics
  • Molecular pathology
  • Functional genetics

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  • Study finds genetic mutation behind most common breast cancer
  • Scientists hope gene breakthrough could help men with breast cancer 
  • Rogue gene increases risk of breast cancer in men by 50%

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