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 genetic screening programs.
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 the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
Fragile X in Focus: Research, Awareness, and Testing
In recognition of Fragile X Awareness Month, the Sarnoff Center hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Molly Losh of Northwestern
Know Your Genes, Protect Your Future: Hereditary Cancer Testing Explained
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026 the Sarnoff Center, in partnership with Chicago Loop Synagogue, hosted an informative webinar, Know
Meet Ava, The Sarnoff Center’s 2026 Lewis Summer Intern
Ava Marcus is a Chicago native and will be a third-year Honors student at the University of Georgia, pursuing
