Newborn Screening and Carrier Screening
Carrier and newborn screenings both offer families information about the risk of a child having an early-onset, potentially life-limiting
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
Changing Health Behavior Is Hard, Even for a Public Health Professional
By Becca Bakal, MPH Last week, I had a rude awakening at my annual checkup. My cholesterol was high —
How We Can Use Our Heritage to Find a Cure for Parkinson’s Disease
By Barbara Robinson, MD I’ve inherited many cherished heirlooms and traditions from my family – my grandmother’s candlesticks, my mother’s
Direct-to-Consumer Hereditary Cancer Risk Screening: What Our Community Needs to Know
April 18, 2018 In spring of 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for consumer genetics company 23andMe
Community Needs Assessment Update
By Becca Bakal, MPH Last summer, I embarked on a yearlong project to hear from Jewish individuals and interfaith couples
Genetic Shabbat: Share Your Family Health History
Sample Bulletin Article for Genetic Shabbat Every family has its stories, and Jewish families tend to be very good at
