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This is a Human Clinical Trial study (also classified as: Experimental Study).

September 19, 2025Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Abstract B147: The use of whole genome sequencing and optical genome mapping to identify novel drivers of health disparity in pediatric leukemia in Hispanic/Latino children

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DBDaniel BogushPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center JBJames R. BroachPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center SDSinisa DovatPennsylvania State University

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This research shows how whole genome sequencing and optical mapping reveal genetic variations in Hispanic/Latino children, indicating significant health disparities.

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Health disparities in pediatric leukemia show that Hispanic/Latino children have a 50% greater risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
In this analysis, whole genome sequencing identified numerous novel deletions and translocations in both Hispanic/Latino and Non-Hispanic white children with B-ALL.
The study utilized patient-derived xenografts and a combination of techniques—whole genome sequencing and optical genome mapping—to uncover genetic drivers.
Identifying oncogenic drivers may lead to improved treatment strategies and inform future research on pediatric leukemia specifically in Hispanic/Latino populations.

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Bogush et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464f131b076d99fa64304 https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.disp25-b147

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This research shows how whole genome sequencing and optical mapping reveal genetic variations in Hispanic/Latino children, indicating significant health disparities.

Abstract B147: The use of whole genome sequencing and optical genome mapping to identify novel drivers of health disparity in pediatric leukemia in Hispanic/Latino children

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Abstract B147: The use of whole genome sequencing and optical genome mapping to identify novel drivers of health disparity in pediatric leukemia in Hispanic/Latino children

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