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/Jewish United Fund, and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
Meet Emily, the Sarnoff Center Lewis Summer Intern
By Emily Reisler This summer I am thrilled to be joining the team at the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center
It’s Been 5 Years Since SCOTUS Ruled Human Genes Cannot Be Patented. Our Genetic Counselor Reflects.
By Rebecca Wang, MS, CGC I remember when I first learned about the BRCA gene in one of my college
Jane the Virgin Tackles Breast Cancer
By Sarah Goldberg [Warning: Spoilers ahead for those not up-to-date with Jane the Virgin season 4] In honor of Mother’s
