# Joseph Fraumeni, 93, Dies; Helped Discover Genetic Link to Cancer

- Published: 2026-07-09T20:54:49Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T11:33:15Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/science/joseph-fraumeni-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Science
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Considered the founder of molecular epidemiology, he worked with Frederick P. Li to identify a hereditary disorder that increased the risk of developing cancer at a young age.

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