Five Facts Men (and Women) Need to Know About BRCA
By Carol Guzman Even more than 25 years after the discovery of the BRCA gene, there are still misconceptions about
What’s Jewish about Hereditary Cancer? Q&A Session
In October 2020, the Sarnoff Center presented our first virtual iteration of What’s Jewish about Hereditary Cancer? Watch the Q&A portion here.
Breast Cancer Testing: Then & Now
by Carol Guzman In 1995, the BRCA genetic test for predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer was among the first cancer
What Makes a Jewish Genetic Disorder ‘Jewish?’
By Haley Fuoco As my internship at the Sarnoff Center wraps up, I wanted to share an overview of my
Are all BRCA mutations alike?
By Haley Fuoco You may have heard that individuals with Jewish ancestry have a greater risk of BRCA mutations, linked to breast
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. In
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
