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3. Ashkenazi Jews and breast cancer: the consequences of linking ethnic identity to genetic disease

Author

Brandt-Rauf, Sherry I., Raveis, Victoria H., Drummond, Nathan F., Conte, Jill A., and Rothman, Sheila M.

Subjects
Ashkenazim -- Genetic aspects, Ashkenazim -- Research, Breast cancer -- Genetic aspects, Breast cancer -- Research, Ethnicity -- Risk factors, Ethnicity -- Research, Government, Health care industry
Abstract

We explored the advantages and disadvantages of using ethnic categories in genetic research. With the discovery that certain breast cancer gene mutations appeared to be more prevalent in Ashkenazi Jews, breast cancer researchers moved their focus from high-risk families to ethnicity. The concept of Ashkenazi Jews as genetically unique, a legacy of Tay-Sachs disease research and a particular reading of history, shaped this new approach even as methodological imprecision and new genetic and historical research challenged it. Our findings cast doubt on the accuracy and desirability of linking ethnic groups to genetic disease. Such linkages exaggerate genetic differences among ethnic groups and lead to unequal access to testing and therapy.

Published
2006

4. Teaching with Data: Visualization and Information as a Critical Process

Author

Battista, Andrew and Conte, Jill

Subjects
Data, #critlib, Information Literacy, Data Literacy, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Library and Information Science
Abstract

This chapter is published in the Critical Library Pedagogy Handbook, Volume Two: Lesson Plans

Published
2017

8. Integrating Data Management Planning Into a Holistic Service Model

Author

Smith, Margaret, Guss, Samantha, and Conte, Jill

Subjects
Information science
Abstract

The Holistic Service Model, originally developed by NYU Libraries as a way to effectively expand reference services, is one potential way to incorporate data management planning into the larger scope of library services. This poster explains how the different elements of the Holistic Service Model apply to data management planning support, helping to provide a more seamless user experience within a complex service environment.

Published
2013
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9. Katrina's Legacy.

Author

Conte, Jill

Subjects
NARRATIVES, HUMAN services
Abstract

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana with her church youth group to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Published
2008

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