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Leigha Senter

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2006
BRCA gene mutations in cancerOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentGenetic factors in colorectal cancerCancer Genomics and DiagnosticsPARP inhibition in cancer therapy

Publications

191

Citations

10,589

Est. group size

~13

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

21

Publishing since 2006

Research summary
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Leigha Senter's research focuses on hereditary cancer risk, particularly inherited mutations in genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, PMS2, and BAP1 that increase susceptibility to breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. This work spans clinical studies on cancer risk estimation, screening and prevention strategies (such as MRI surveillance and risk-reducing surgery), and genetic counseling approaches to help patients and families understand and manage their cancer risk. Much of the research involves large collaborative consortia and randomized trials evaluating how genetic information is communicated and used in clinical care.

Hereditary cancer genetics (BRCA1/BRCA2, Lynch syndrome)Cancer risk assessment and preventionGenetic counseling and patient communicationClinical trials in cancer geneticsOvarian, breast, and colorectal cancer genomics

Publication output was steady at 11-16 papers per year from 2017-2023 but has declined notably since 2024, though a partial rebound appears in 2026 data.

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

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 8.4/year recently
2017: 12 publications172018: 12 publications182019: 14 publications192020: 15 publications202021: 16 publications16212022: 11 publications222023: 13 publications232024: 8 publications242025: 2 publications252026: 8 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Gynecologic Oncology×17
  • Figshare×12
  • Journal of Genetic Counseling×7
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology×6
  • Cancer Research×5
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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