Promoting Jewish genetic health since 1999.
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics provides educational resources related to hereditary cancers and genetic disorders more common among individuals of Jewish descent. We work closely with community members, clergy, healthcare professionals, and partner organizations to raise awareness of these issues and available support options, including our own low-to-no cost genetic counseling and screening program.
Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics today offers resources to communities across North America and the world, while continuing its service focus in the Chicago Jewish community.
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is a supporting foundation of Jewish United Fund and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
An Evening of Impact: Hereditary Cancer Testing Launch
On April 16, 2026 the Sarnoff Center proudly launched our new Hereditary Cancer Program with an inspiring event at
When Biology Meets the Bar: Genetic Testing, Reproductive Health, & Policy (CLE)
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Sarnoff Center co‑hosted a hybrid CLE program with the Women’s Bar Association of
Gut Check: Gastrointestinal Health and Cancer Risk
In honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this webinar led by the Sarnoff Center’s genetic counselor, Scott Weissman,
