Philadelphia, PA, February 17, 2010 – The Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases at Albert Einstein Medical Center screened more than 140 people at its free genetic screening in Philadelphia on February 4. Over 40 volunteers from Albert Einstein Medical Center, the Collaborative, the Graduate Student Network and Moishe House contributed to the event’s success. The screening was open to all, ages 18 to 45. The Victor Center is planning another Center City screening later this spring. Look for details at www.victorcenters.org.
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| Shown (L to R): Adele Schneider, MD, FACMG, Director, Clinical Genetics, and Medical Director, Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases, Albert Einstein Medical Center, who led the screening with other clinical staff, with Barbara E. Black, a member of Einstein’s Board of Overseers. |
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Faye Shapiro, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor for the Victor Center, counsels young people at the free Center City screening.
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