Insight Medical Genetics

On Thursday, March 10, join Jewish United Fund of Chicago - JUF and JCFS Chicago for Every Conceivable Way: A webinar on Male Factor Infertility. Register at: juf.org/everyconceivableway

On 1/31, join JCFS Chicago & Jewish United Fund of Chicago - JUF for Every Conceivable Way: Adoption Webinar. This adoption webinar is part of JUF’s Path to Parenthood program for those in the Jewish community seeking support to build a family. Sign up now: https://www.juf.org/everyconceivableway.

Whether you are thinking about starting a family or already expecting, join us for a virtual discussion to learn what to expect when it comes to genetic testing, featuring:

Melissa Ramos, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor
Moderated by Madelyn Katz, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor

For more information and registration: juf.org/decode

The virtual program begins on Wednesday, October 6th at 7pm CDT. There is no cost but advance registration is required. Zoom link will be shared in advance of the program. Please note, participant name and video will not be displayed in the Zoom Webinar format.

Decoding Genetic Tests for Parents-to-Be | Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics Whether you are thinking about starting a family or already expecting, join us for a virtual discussion to learn what to expect when it comes to genetic testing, featuring: Melissa Ramos, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor. The virtual program will begin at 12 p.m. CDT.

Ashkenazi Jews are approximately 10x more likely to have BRCA mutations and can be at greater risk of other hereditary cancer risks, too. We’re happy to support this virtual event featuring a panel of experts including Insight Medical Genetics’ Chief Clinical Officer, Taya Fallen, MS, CGC, who will discuss why BRCA gene mutations are more common in this population, the risks that carriers have, and the latest genetic testing and counseling options – including access to Virtual Insights tele-genetic counseling. This presentation, followed by a breakout discussion, is courtesy of the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics, a supporting foundation of the Jewish United Fund.

WHEN: October 21 at 7pm CST

Sign-up today at: https://www.juf.org/cjg/Hereditary.aspx

Join our nationally-renowned medical directors for a free 40-minute webinar on Prenatal Genetics: Current Practices in Screening and Diagnostics.

WHO and WHAT: Insight Medical Genetics’ medical directors will present on the value of the following to your patients and practice:
• Lee Shulman, MD, FACOG, FACMG – Counseling and Diagnostic Testing
• Jeffrey Dungan, MD, FACOG, FACMG – NIPT
• Andrew F. Wagner, MD, FACMG, FACOG – Carrier Screening
• A 10-minute live Q&A session will be included

WHEN: Thursday, July 9th; 7:30am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm

WHERE: Watch via Zoom from virtually anywhere

WHY: At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Assess the role of counseling in providing prenatal genetic services to preconception and pregnant women.
• Review current options for screening for Mendelian (genetic) disorders.
• Understand the applications of noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for fetal chromosome abnormalities.
• Review prenatal diagnostic procedures, including indications, safety and effectiveness.

Sign-up today at: https://www.insightmedicalgenetics.com/prenatal-genetics-webinar

Your patients can still receive the genetic counseling they need. The future of tele-genetic counseling is here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.insightmedicalgenetics.com/virtual

Insight Medical Genetics Insight Medical Genetics provides patients with access to an expert team of licensed and board-certified genetics counselors.

When patients need genetic counseling, we offer Virtual Insights – a convenient tele-genetic counseling service.

For more information, visit: https://www.insightmedicalgenetics.com/virtual

Join us in celebrating Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. To learn more visit https://www.nsgc.org/p/bl/et/blogaid=1154.