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Although over 100 loci have been reported, the causal genes often include false positives or uncertain associations. Methods: We applied a gene-centric, integrative approach to multi-ethnic genomic datasets, including the UK Biobank (UKB) and FinnGen (FG). We assessed consistency across multiple GWAS in Open Targets (OT) and additional complementary genetic association approaches, including ExPheWAS, TWAS, and PWAS. Collapsing variant-level effects to a gene-level view enhanced confidence and reaffirmed contributions from genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, and other DNA repair genes. Results: Using this integrative framework, we identified 38 high-confidence BC predisposition genes, including 8 previously reported drivers, 13 supported by multiple lines of evidence, and additional candidates (e.g., APOBEC3A, TNS1, PEX14) with emerging evidence. PWAS revealed several genes with potential recessive effects often missed by standard GWAS. Multi-cohort replication showed robust findings in European ancestry populations, while transferability to other populations was more limited. 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