Bringing important genetic discoveries to individuals who can benefit from them

We find genetic answers to help you make important decisions about your health.

MiraKind conducts cutting-edge research on a new class of genetic markers that provides powerful information about personalized disease risk, prevention and treatment.

What We Do

MiraKind conducts patient-centric research to better understand novel inherited gene mutations, such as the KRAS-variant, to help:

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Discover Answers

Discover answers in our DNA to identify individuals who are at a higher risk of certain diseases, such as cancer.

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Mitigate Risk

Apply answers to help prevent disease through personalized prevention strategies based on one's unique genetics.

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Treat Disease

Recommend the most effective cancer treatment, based on an individual’s unique response to therapy.

What We Believe

Knowledge Is Power

We have an endless list of questions, relentless determination to find the answers, and conviction in sharing our research findings.

We CAN Do Better

We CAN Do Better in the fight against cancer, and other devastating diseases, but it takes all of us to join the battle.

Together We Are Stronger

Which is why we provide a place where our members can share stories, learn from each other, and connect in a meaningful way. Visit the MiraKind community.

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FROM THE DECEMBER 2014 ISSUE

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The Little-Known Genetic Mutation Behind Many Aggressive Cancers

Despite the dangers of the KRAS-variant mutation, few doctors have heard of it. But one researcher is trying to change that.

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