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Kevin Sweet

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · The Ohio State University

Established · publishing since 1991Rising activity

Publications

132

Citations

3,972

Est. group size

~3

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

36

Publishing since 1991

Research summary
AI-generated

This researcher studies inherited cancer risk, focusing on genetic mutations such as BRCA1, BRCA2, MUTYH, and NTHL1 that predispose people to breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers, as well as rare tumors like desmoid tumors and sarcomas. Work spans clinical genetics, cancer risk management (such as preventive surgery), and tumor mutation profiling to improve diagnosis and treatment decisions. The research combines molecular analysis with clinical outcome studies involving patient cohorts.

Hereditary cancer genetics (BRCA1/BRCA2)Colorectal cancer gene variants (MUTYH, NTHL1)Cancer risk-reducing interventionsRare tumor biology (desmoid tumors, sarcomas)Genetic testing and counseling

Publication output has fluctuated over the last decade, with a notable spike in 2023 followed by a return to more modest annual output in 2024-2025.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 7.2/year recently
2017: 4 publications172018: 7 publications182019: 1 publication192020: 3 publications202021: 8 publications212022: 5 publications222023: 22 publications22232024: 5 publications242025: 3 publications252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • British Journal of Cancer×3
  • Journal of Genetic Counseling×3
  • Breast Cancer Research and Treatment×3
  • JAMA Oncology×2
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology×2
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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