She serves as a key faculty member, contributing to the center’s mission of reducing the cancer burden through precision medicine and community outreach.

Dr. Fejerman has held significant roles at major research institutions, bridging the gap between genomic science and public health.

A major focus of her lab is the refinement of Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) , ensuring these tools are accurate for diverse populations rather than relying solely on data from individuals of European descent. Community Impact and "Promotores" Programs

, often referred to in academic literature as Laura Fejerman , is a distinguished geneticist and epidemiologist whose work has transformed our understanding of breast cancer risk and outcomes within Latina and Latin American populations. Currently a professor and researcher at UC Davis , she leads the Fejerman Lab , which focuses on the complex interplay between genetic ancestry, environmental factors, and health disparities. Academic Background and Institutional Roles

– A pivotal study identifying genetic variants unique to the Latina population.