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BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations in breast and ovarian cancer
Germline mutations of BRCA1/BRCA2 genes occur in up to 5% of breast cancer patients and 15% of ovarian cancers. These genes are major players in the repair of DNA double strand breaks. BRCA carriers have therefore increased sensitivity to DNA-damaging agents, such as platinum or PARP inhibitors. We recently showed a correlation between the BRCA2 genotype and response to platinum in ovarian cancer patients. Only BRCA2 carriers, harboring mutations located in the RAD51-binding domain (RAD51-BD), have prolonged treatment-free intervals and longer survival, whereas the other BRCA2 carriers did not show a survival benefit. We are currently investigating the impact of BRCA mutations on toxicity and response to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

Tumor microenvironment of triple-negative breast cancer
Tumorectomy of TNBC

Sub-characterization of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in the tumor microenvironment
Mutiplex IHC on triple-negative breast cancer

Ovarian cancer
Progression from p53 signature to STIC to high-grade serous carcinoma.