Mira Jung
Papers
2
Total Citations
58
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2
About
Mira Jung’s research career bridges two distinct but impactful domains: cancer genetics and biomedical imaging. She is best known for her work on the ATM gene, where her 2003 study established that missense mutations in ATM are frequent in breast cancer patients—a finding that has shaped understanding of DNA damage repair in tumorigenesis and earned 55 citations. This contribution remains a touchstone for researchers investigating hereditary cancer risk and the molecular mechanisms of genomic instability. In a striking pivot, Jung also advanced preclinical imaging technology. Her 2010 paper introduced a robotically assisted system for MRI-guided biopsy in mice, a technical achievement that enables precise, serial tissue sampling in living animals. Though less cited, this work demonstrates her versatility in developing tools for translational research, allowing non-destructive monitoring of disease biomarkers over time. Together, these contributions highlight Jung’s ability to tackle fundamental questions in cancer biology while also engineering novel methods to study them—a rare combination that underscores her impact across both clinical genetics and experimental imaging.
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Top Papers
- 1ATM missense mutations are frequent inpatients with breast cancer55 citations · 2003
- 2Robotically assisted small animal MRI-guided mouse biopsy3 citations · 2010