Better Together: Newborn & Carrier Screening
By Carol Guzman You might be looking into genetic carrier screening but, if you’re under the age of 60, there’s
Does Cancer Really Skip Generations?
By Haley Fuoco Unfortunately, most of us know someone whose life has been touched by cancer in some way.
Introducing Haley, Our 2020 Lewis Summer Intern
I am extremely excited to be the Lewis Summer Intern at the Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics!
A Different Kind of Sermon
by Becca Bakal & Carol Guzman Rabbis wear many hats, from teaching to pastoral care to leading worship services. You
The Gene Scene (Under Quarantine)
While official recommendations continue to change daily, JUF remains ready to do all it can to help those in need.
Protecting Against Genetic Discrimination in Illinois
Effective this year, a new state law prevents direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry from sharing Illinoisans’
While no two stories about Jewish genetic disorders or hereditary cancers are the same, we recognize that it can be helpful to hear from–and connect with–others facing similar genetic health challenges.
Your Stories
Bill’s Story (Video)
Bill was diagnosed with male breast cancer after he noticed a lump on his breast in 2014. He subsequently tested positive for a BRCA2 mutation. Watch Bill's story.
