Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Genetics
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:University_of_Washington
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
|
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1946-02-27
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:National_Institutes_of_Health
various universities breast cancer advocacy groups genetic research organizations |
| gptkbp:contribution |
advocacy for women's health
identifying genetic mutations associated with breast cancer advancing genetic testing technologies investigating the genetics of other cancers promoting genetic counseling studying the genetics of deafness |
| gptkbp:fellowship |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Genetics
|
| gptkbp:honorary_title |
gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:University_of_California,_San_Francisco gptkb:University_of_Chicago |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. Mary-Claire King
|
| gptkbp:impact |
improved genetic testing protocols
increased awareness of genetic factors in cancer enhanced patient care in oncology influenced policy on genetic testing shaped the field of cancer genetics. |
| gptkbp:influenced |
breast cancer research
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:James_Watson
gptkb:Barbara_Mc_Clintock |
| gptkbp:known_for |
discovering the BRCA1 gene
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
Genetic Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk The Genetic Basis of Breast and Ovarian Cancer The Role of BRCA1 in Breast Cancer |
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
advocacy for genetic research funding
engaging in public health discussions discussing ethical implications of genetic testing educating about genetic risks promoting awareness of BRCA mutations |
| gptkbp:research |
genome mapping
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
human genetics
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Dr._David_King
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mount_Sinai_Hospital
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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