Ferre Institute

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Rapid advances in science have lead to the identification of a growing number of genes implicated in diseases that are of public health concern - diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. These findings hold great promise that could lead to better identifcation, prevention, and treatment. However, the relative ease with which genetic tests can enter the marketplace and be accessed directly by consumers, and gaps in oversight to ensure consumer safety, have led some to warn that consumers should beware. This presentation discusses some of the exciting findings-as well as some of the challenges. On April, 2009, Ferre Institute, with the support of NYS Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito and Senator Joseph A. Griffo, presented to the NYS Legislature in Albany, "Know Your Genome: Proceed with Caution", presented by Joan Scott, MS, CGC. Joan M. Scott, MS, CGC Genetics and Public Policy Center Johns Hopkins University Washington, DC 20036 On April 2008, Ferre Institute, with the support of NYS Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito and Senator Joseph A. Griffo, presented to the NYS Legislature in Albany, "Personalized Medicine; Genetics and Genomics in Action", by Alan Guttmacher, MD . Alan Guttmacher, MD is the Deputy Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), helping oversee the institute's efforts in advancing genome research, integrating the benefits of genome research into health care, and exploring the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genomics. Alan Guttmacher, MD On April, 2007, Ferre Institute, with the support of NYS Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito and Senator Joseph A. Griffo, presented to the NYS Legislature in Albany, "Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing: Is NYS Ready?", by Barbara A. Bernhardt, MS, CGC. Ms. Bernhardt is a genetic counselor and researcher at the Division of Medical Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA. She has participated in evaluation research for direct to consumer genetic testing. Ms. Bernahardt has served on numerous local and national committees and advisory boards as a genetic counselor and as an expert in ethical, legal and social implications of the Human Genome Project. This lecture is available on PowerPoint: "Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing: Is NYS Ready?" Barbara A. Bernhardt, MS, CGC "Your Role in Shaping Public Policy in the Genetics Era" Presented by Joan Scott, MS, CGC April, 2006 On behalf of Utica College and Mohawk Valley Genetics Services of Ferre Institute, Incorporated the exciting and prestigious interactive lecture, "Your Role in Shaping Public Policy in the Genetics Era" was presented by Ms. Joan Scott, MS, CGC on April 26, 2006 in the Frank E. Gannet Library concourse at Utica College. Ms. Scott is the Deputy Director of the Genetics and Public Policy Center in Washington,DC. The role of genetics is emerging as an increasingly important aspect of health care. Information from a genetic test can be used to diagnose disease, identify risk for future disease, or predict treatment response. It can also identify who you are, predict physical traits, or indicate from where your ancestors came.

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