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Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Free Screening and Educational Fair
The University of Miami's Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases hosted a free screening and educational fair at the University of Florida on Oct. 12. The goal was to educate individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish decent about the genetic diseases that are more common among Jewish populations. Local high school, UF and Santa Fe College students attended, as well as young professionals between the ages of 18 and 44. Guests also included Dr. Deborah Barbouth, assistant professor of pediatrics for UM and the director of the Miami Victor center, and Dr. Adele Schneider, the director of clinical genetics at Einstein Medical Center and director of the Victor Center in Philadelphia.
Victor Center Volunteers, including University of Miami medical students, Hadassah members, University of Florida graduate students, and community genetic counselors and doctors
Victor Center staff taking a break at the screening. Shoshana Rosen, Outreach Coordinator in Philadelphia; Adele Schneider, MD, Medical Director in Philadelphia; Debbie Wasserman, MS, Genetic Counselor and Coordinator in Miami; and Debbie Barbouth, MD, Medical Director in Philadelphia
Students receiving genetic counseling at the University of Florida's Hillel Following the Miami and Temple Screening, please leave the symposium info.
