To examine advances in genomic medicine as well as ethical concerns, the New York Academy of Sciences' Genomic Medicine Discussion Group Section is sponsoring a meeting, Genetic Studies in Special Populations, on Wednesday, December 8 at Rockefeller University, Welch Hall in the Founder's Hall Building. Welch Hall can be reached through the E. 66th Street campus entrance. The meeting will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The program features presentations by five top-notch researchers:
Topic: "A Genetic Profile of Jewish Peoples."
Genetic studies over the past half century have shed light on Jewish origins, the relatedness of Jewish communities, and the genetic basis of Mendelian disorders among Jewish peoples. Dr. Ostrer will discuss how these observations have been used to develop genetic testing programs and identify penetrance modifiers.
Dr. Puffenberg will discuss his work at the Clinic for Special Children, a non-profit pediatric diagnostic a
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