Comprehensive Cancer Center
2012 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-7832
Ilene.Lattimer@osumc.edu

Clinical Research Specialist, Clinical Cancer Genetics Program

Research interests: Ms. Lattimer assists in coordinating several cancer genetics studies, including:

• Screening colorectal and endometrial cancer patients for Lynch syndrome
• The American Founder Mutation (MSH2, exon 1-6 deletion) as a cause of Lynch syndrome
• The etiology of MSI-negative familial colorectal cancers, PMS2-associated Lynch Syndrome
• Endocrine Neoplasia Repository – A data and biological samples repository of individuals diagnosed with thyroid cancer and other endocrine tumors, hunting for gene(s) that may play a role in familial non-medullary thyroid cancer
• Genetic factors related to the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin
• Study aimed at determining hereditary components of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Certifications:
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), 2006
Ohio State registered nurse license 130-691,1974
Oncology certified nurse