Meet Elianna, Our 2019 Lewis Summer Intern!
I am extremely excited to be the Lewis Summer Intern at the Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics!
Beta Thalassemia: Sickle Cell Disease’s Lesser Known ‘Jewish’ Cousin
By Carol Guzman Every year, on the 19th of June, we celebrate World Sickle Cell Day to help raise awareness of
Dad the Hypocrite: A Confession
By Jason Rothstein People who know me have heard me speak many times in defense of hypocrisy. Look, we should
Savvy Summer Health Tips
By Carol Guzman Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, and for good reason! The upcoming holiday
What We Inherited From Our Moms: Mother’s Day Reflections from the Sarnoff Center Team
We all inherit many qualities from our moms – some by nature and others through nurture. As Mother’s Day approaches,
Squint to read the DTC fine print
By Jason Rothstein, MPH The appeal of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing is undeniable, but comes with some caveats that may
‘Keep the Change’ and Autism Awareness
By Carol Guzman Warning: Light spoilers for "Keep the Change" ahead Keep the Change is a refreshing romantic comedy that has
In an Age of Information Overload, Carrier Screening Provides Peace of Mind
By Sarah Goldberg As genetic tests allow us to know more about our makeup than ever before, sorting out just
Public Health, From Cholera to Genetic Disorders
John Snow created this map showcasing all the cholera cases near the Broad Street water pump. By Becca Bakal, MPH
