Lawrence Ingrassia
Journalist and author of A Fatal Inheritance, who investigates his family's history of cancer and the scientific story behind Li‑Fraumeni syndrome and the discovery of the TP53 mutation.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 46min
Special Episode: Lawrence Ingrassia & A Fatal Inheritance
Lawrence Ingrassia, journalist and author who traced his family’s cancer history, explores Li-Fraumeni syndrome and the discovery of the TP53 mutation. He weaves personal loss with the 1960s race to understand hereditary cancer. Listens cover scientific breakthroughs, how families were traced, and the emotional aftermath of finding a genetic cause.
Jul 16, 2024 • 28min
A Fatal Inheritance with Lawrence Ingrassia
Lawrence Ingrassia, author and journalist, discusses his book 'A Fatal Inheritance' on the p53 cancer suppressor gene and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. He delves into the science of cancer genetics, the search for the gene, and the personal impact on his family with a history of cancer. The podcast explores the implications of inherited genetic risks for cancer development and the future of personalized cancer treatments.
Jun 14, 2024 • 22min
'Dear Sister,' 'A Fatal Inheritance' examine difficult family histories
Authors Michelle Horton and Lawrence Ingrassia discuss family hardships in 'Dear Sister' and 'A Fatal Inheritance'. Horton's book delves into domestic abuse and legal challenges, while Ingrassia explores generations of cancer in families and medical research advancements.
