by Sierra Weiss This is the final installment of the three-part series about my genetic screening experience with JScreen. My name is Sierra and I am a freshman at Emory University. A few weeks ago, I elected to be screened to learn about my genetic makeup. Although I don’t plan to start a family
by Kara Wexler I’ll let all of you in on a little secret: I didn’t always make it through Saturday morning services in its entirety. When my father used to bring me to synagogue every week growing up, I somehow always managed to escape the service and play catch in the back room of
by Sierra Weiss A few weeks ago, I decided to be screened using JScreen’s easy to use, at-home saliva test. In the interest of ensuring the healthiest life possible for my future children, I’m taking the plunge and digging deeper into my genetic makeup. JScreen’s comprehensive screening will help me discover whether or not
A warm hello and welcome to our new JScreen blog! First, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Co-Director of JScreen and oversee national outreach initiatives for the program. I am an instructor and mentor for the Masters in Genetic Counseling Program at Emory University. I am involved in the Jewish community. But most