Rita Aghjayan

Assistant Editor

Rita Aghjayan is assistant editor for The Clinical Advisor. She holds a BS in biology with minors in physics and chemistry from Pace University in New York. Prior to joining Haymarket, Rita conducted research both in quantum physics and microbial ecology.

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Recent research indicates that there were no significant differences in the genomic landscape of cle

Breast Cancer

Beyond BRCA: New Predisposition Genes Linked to Breast, Ovarian Cancers

Rita Aghjayan

September 19, 2018

Whole-exome sequencing revealed that PALB2, ATM, CHEK2, and MSH6 genes were significantly associated with an increased risk of breast cancer; MSH6, RAD51C, TP53, and ATM were found to be linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

The drug addiction strategy must be broadened to account for non-addicted cells, sensitive or resist

Gynecologic Cancer

Olaparib Treatment May Improve Health-Related Quality of Life in Germline BRCA1/2-Mutated Ovarian Cancer

Rita Aghjayan

September 7, 2018

Olaparib, may help to improve duration of good quality of life and quality-adjusted progression-free survival in germline BRCA1/2-mutated ovarian cancer.

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Beyond BRCA: New Predisposition Genes Linked to Breast, Ovarian Cancers

Olaparib Treatment May Improve Health-Related Quality of Life in Germline BRCA1/2-Mutated Ovarian Cancer

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