How rare sheep from biblical times may help kids with a deadly genetic disease
The Washington Post by Eric Velasco When sheep breeders Fred and Joan Horak noticed some abnormalities in some of their sheep, they decided to figure out what was wrong. Their quest to discover why...
View Article“Why to test for Tay-Sachs” an article from The Jewish Standard
Ashkenazi Jews, at high risk for fatal childhood disease, have tools to avoid it Published by The Jewish Standard Link to full article:...
View ArticleThe JGDC Exhibits at Medical Conferences
The JGDC teamed up with Jscreen at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) annual conference from April 28, 2018 – April 30, 2018 in Austin, TX. At this event, we shared our...
View ArticleWhy the Holiday of Sukkot Offers a Reminder for Genetic Screening
By Karen Grinzaid, Jewish Journal, September 25, 2018 With the yearly Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot underway (September 23-30), many in the Jewish community have focused their efforts on building a...
View ArticleEducating the Community About Jewish Genetic Diseases
By Erin Ben-MocheJewish Journal, March 11, 2020…”the information gathered from testing is too complicated for a layman to break down, and if read incorrectly can result in a misdiagnosis.” -Shari...
View ArticleIn Memoriam
These special people, through their dedication and unwavering determination, were instrumental in the creation and success of the JGDC. Randi Yudenfriend Glaser Stanley Michelman Lois Neufeld Lawrence...
View ArticleGenetic Carrier Testing During the Covid-19 Crisis
During the Covid-19 crisis, JScreen is fully operational and continuing to provide at-home access to genetic carrier testing with remote genetic counseling. Resources for Genetic Screening Carrier...
View ArticleBuilding a Healthy Family: Video
Are you planning to start or add to your family? Watch this short video. You might unknowingly pass on a serious genetic disease to your child The post Building a Healthy Family: Video appeared first...
View ArticleACMG Updated Practice Resource on Autosomal Recessive and X-Linked Carrier...
July 28, 2021 PRESS STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Coalition Applauds American College of Genetics and Genomics on Updated Practice Resource on Autosomal Recessive and X-Linked Carrier...
View ArticleWebinar: What Everyone Needs to Know Before Starting or Adding to Their Family
October 6, 2021 3-4 PM ET Register: https://www.accesstoecs.org/take-action/ Speakers: Shari Ungerleider, The Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium (JGDC) Taylor Kane, Remember The Girls Karen Grinzaid,...
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