Last week on Spring Break, James taught me a lesson on acceptance of others, without even meaning to. Continue Reading
April 3, 2015
A sick, unethical cycle: prenatal testing for Down syndrome
So many items have cropped up in the past two weeks that here is a listing of all this news about Down syndrome prenatal testing. They lead to a sad conclusion. Continue Reading
March 30, 2015
Photo tour of ACMG 2015
Last week, I attended and presented at the American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics annual meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here is a photo tour from the conference. Continue Reading
March 25, 2015
Published! & Presenting at #ACMGMtg
The current edition of the American Journal of Bioethics Empirical Bioethics is devoted to non-invasive prenatal screening. I was fortunate to have an article published in the issue and will present part of that research at this week's American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics Annual Meeting. Continue Reading
March 21, 2015
WDSD: a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome
Today, my local newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, carried an op-ed of mine in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Here are links to the many organizations, programs, and individuals I mentioned that are making a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
March 20, 2015
Support Accurate Information for World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 every year. Here are two ways to help provide accurate information about Down syndrome to expectant moms. Continue Reading
March 19, 2015
1-in-5 pregnant women have NIPT
And Sequenom posted its first net profit last quarter. Continue Reading
March 16, 2015
Fact sheet for the Down Syndrome Information Act
Many states have passed the Down Syndrome Information Act. More states are considering enacting it each year. A resource is available to help states implement the law consistent with professional guidelines. Continue Reading
March 12, 2015
The Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Conference
Here's why you should plan on attending the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA) Conference: Continue Reading
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