Social genomics and cancer – untangling nature from nurture in squamous cell carcinoma outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring the Role of Social Genomics in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes: Distinguishing Genetic Factors from Environmental Influences

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  • Parnian Kheirkhah Rahimabad

  • Arash Shaban-Nejad

  • Robert Davis

  • D. Neil Hayes

  • Liza Makowski

  • David L. Schwartz

  • July 20, 2026

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    Social genomics explores how socioeconomic conditions influence squamous cell carcinoma (SCCa) outcomes through biological pathways.

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    Chronic stress activates the HPA axis and sympathetic nervous system, leading to dysregulated immune signaling in SCCa.

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    Distinct race- and neighborhood-specific DNA methylation patterns have been observed in SCCa, affecting gene expression.

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    Therapeutic strategies targeting biological mediators, such as β-adrenergic blockers and DNA methyltransferase inhibitors, show variable efficacy.

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    Integrating social context into genomic analysis may help identify cancer risk patterns and therapeutic targets for SCCa.

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Social genomics and cancer – untangling nature from nurture in squamous cell carcinoma outcomes

  • by Parnian Kheirkhah Rahimabad, Arash Shaban-Nejad, Robert Davis, D. Neil Hayes, Liza Makowski, David L. Schwartz

  • July 20, 2026

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