Study active · Foundation for Women's Cancer

Knowledge that can protect your entire family.

IGNITE-TX is a free research study helping families with Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) or Lynch syndrome understand their genetic risk, share results, and access the right support.

IRB Approved Free to join
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"Genes don't define us, but they can guide our choices."

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Funded by Foundation for Women's Cancer
Free
No cost to participate
TX
Texas-wide study
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About IGNITE-TX

A study that helps families understand hereditary cancer risk.

The IGNITE-TX Study is a clinical trial advancing genetic testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome and Lynch syndrome, addressing a significant gap highlighted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Current cascade genetic testing among relatives stands at fewer than 50%. This study aims to understand and improve those rates — protecting more families through early knowledge.

Learn more about us
Why join the study

Three reasons to participate

Know your genetic risk

Receive free genetic counseling and understand how HBOC or Lynch syndrome may affect you and your relatives.

Protect your family

Learn how to share genetic results with relatives and help them access genetic testing and essential resources.

Always supported

Our dedicated team is available at every step. Participation is completely free and always voluntary.

Voices from the study

“This study presents a unique opportunity to enhance genetic testing”

— IGNITE-TX Research Team

“Genes don’t define us but they can guide our choices”

— Study participant
Watch our overview
3 min · English & Español
Research team

The people behind the study

Full team
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J. Alejandro Rauh-Hain, MD, MPH
Gynecologic Oncologist
Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Principal Investigator
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Nuria Agusti, MD
Research Coordinator · Study Manager
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study Manager
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Sayoni Lahiri, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Genetic Counselor
Free to participate

Ready to see if you are eligible?

If you or a family member have been diagnosed with HBOC or Lynch syndrome, we'd like to hear from you. Enrollment takes just a few minutes and is completely free.