Before her time at UC Davis, she was a prominent researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) , where she initiated much of her foundational work on genetic admixture and cancer disparities. Groundbreaking Research: Ancestry and Breast Cancer
She serves as a key faculty member, contributing to the center’s mission of reducing the cancer burden through precision medicine and community outreach. Ada Marta Fejerman
Her extensive publication record in journals like Nature Communications , Cancer Research , and PLOS Genetics highlights her influence on the field. Notable contributions include: Before her time at UC Davis, she was
She has conducted extensive studies in countries like Peru and Colombia , identifying that certain tumor subtypes, such as HER2-positive and Luminal B , are significantly associated with specific ancestral markers. As the principal investigator, she oversees research into
Dr. Fejerman’s research is best known for exploring how influences breast cancer susceptibility and survival.
As the principal investigator, she oversees research into breast cancer genetics, specifically investigating common risk-associated genetic variants and the development of polygenic risk scores (PRS) tailored for women of Latin American heritage.
She has authored reviews on how neighborhood socioeconomic status and ethnic enclaves further complicate health outcomes.