Dr. Doris Zallen: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing | Live talk | Being Patient

Zallen is Professor Emerita of Science Studies and Humanities at Virginia Tech, where she researches bioethics with an emphasis on genomic medicine. She is the author of two books on genetic testing, including To Test or Not to Test: A Guide to Genetic Screening and Risk. In this book, she draws from the experiences of individuals interviewed who were facing genetic issues themselves or in their families. In addition, she headed a team that created an online educational tool to help people make decisions about whether or not to have genetic testing for the APOE-4 gene. Zallen is not a genetic counselor, but her 4-question framework is a supplement to genetic counseling by helping people weigh their options carefully. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page:   / beingpatient.  . To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/