Upcoming Events
Past Events
An Evening of Inspiration & Empowerment
On November 7th, 2024, the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics welcomed Jason Rosenthal as the keynote speaker of our annual awareness event. Local author of My Wife Said You May Want
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, and one in every 70 women develop ovarian cancer. Despite the difference in prevalence, both
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 personal risk, and screening options. The presentation also dove into the genetics behind hereditary cancer
Don’t Get Burned: Understanding the Risks of Melanoma
Melanoma is the most common cancer in the US and is also one of the most common cancers diagnosed in young adults. There are several factors that can increase the risk of developing melanoma,
Basketball Bar Night
YLD and the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics hosted a Basketball Bar Night! We enjoyed some cocktails while watching the play-in basketball games and meeting new friends.
IVF: Current Medical and Legal Concerns Through a Jewish Lens
The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling defining embryos as "persons" has raised many concerns. We hosted a conversation addressing the Jewish perspective on IVF, the current medical landscape, and the future legal and policy considerations, both
