Welcome to the home of the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders, a collaborative effort of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Children's Memorial Hospital.
This site is for anyone concerned about the genetic health and well-being of individuals and families in the Jewish community.
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It is estimated that everybody carries 6 - 8 disease-producing genes, which would be harmful if passed on to our children by both mother and father. Many racial and ethnic groups have "their own" genetic disorders which are not unique to the group, but which occur more frequently in the group. The "Jewish" genetic disorders are a group of conditions that are more common among individuals of Jewish descent. Although these disorders can occur in the general population, they do so at a significantly lower frequency than in the Jewish population.
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Living with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis Sunday, June 1, 2008 8:30am-1:00pm Renaissance Hotel, Northbrook |
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| For News, Press Releases and Special Reports Visit CCJGD's News Archive |
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| Upcoming Event: Free Public Film Screenings of IN THE FAMILY A feature-length documentary film directed by Joanna Rudnick and produced by Kartemquin Films, In the Family takes an intensely personal look at what follows the results of a predictive genetic test. May 19 and May 21, 2008: The film will be previewed at two events sponsored by the Silverstein Lecture Series at the Northwestern University Center for Genetic Medicine (CGM). For more information visit the CGM website or view our events calendar. Visit the IN THE FAMILY website |
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| U.S. Congress Passes GINA! From Genetic Alliance, May 1, 2008: "The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) by a vote of 414-1, building on the momentum of last week’s unanimous Senate vote."
GINA protects individuals against genetic discrimination from employers and insurance companies. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law within the next two weeks.
Learn about United Jewish Communities (UJC)'s involvement with this historic legislation Genetic Alliance Press Release |
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| UJC Resolution on Jewish Genetic Disorders Passes The United Jewish Communities (UJC) Delegates’ Assembly unanimously approved a resolution calling upon Jewish Federations throughout the View the 2007 Resolution on Jewish Genetic Disorders. |
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