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 carrier screening program.
Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the 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 Jewish United Fund and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Articles and Events
An Evening of Inspiration & Empowerment
On November 7th, 2024, the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics welcomed Jason Rosenthal as the keynote
The Genetic Links Between Prostate and Ovarian Cancer
September is the awareness month for both prostate and ovarian cancer. One in every eight men develop prostate cancer,
Assessing the Odds: Navigating Breast Cancer Risk
This webinar, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, covered risk factors of breast cancer, how to assess your
