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Expert Q&A: How U-M Research Helped Inform New FDA Warning to Protect Cancer Patients

June 23, 2026
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Read time: 5-15 mins
Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation

A genetic variant carried by about 1 in 20 chemotherapy patients can turn a standard drug dose into a dangerous one. University of Michigan researcher Daniel Hertz discusses the research behind expanded genetic testing and why it matters for patients.

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Tags: Science & Technology, Health & Wellness, Government & Politics
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