Providence researcher plays key role in NASA twins study

April 17, 2019

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Identical twin astronauts – one grounded on Earth and the other launched into space – proved to be fascinating research subjects for Providence genomics expert and cancer researcher Brian Piening, Ph.D., who helped NASA explore the effects of long-term space missions on the body. Dr. Piening now uses what he learned to personalize treatment for cancer patients at Providence.

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