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Gary Frohlich

Gary S. Frohlich, MS, GCG, is a graduate of New York University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He was awarded a scholarship from the National Foundation March of Dimes to attend graduate school in Human Genetics and Genetics Counseling, earning his Masters degree from Rutgers University. Gary started in clinical practice at the Brooklyn Cumberland Medical Center and then served as coordinator of Prevention Services for the North Los Angeles Country Regional Center. He left to pursue a practice in prenatal genetics with Genzyme Genetics and then accepted the position of Patient Care Liaison with Genzyme Therapeutics. He is currently working with patients and families affected by Gaucher disease. Gary has been a genetic counselor over 35 years and has seen over 26,000 couples for genetic counseling. He is a published author of scientific articles and pamphlets on Ashkenazi Jewish diseases.

Our Heritage and Our Health: Facts About Genetic Conditions Among the Ashkenazim

Health and Healing

It is well documented that Ashkenazi Jews have a significantly higher incidence for many genetic disorders. This session is a basic biology lesson, a tour of Jewish migration over the past 2000 years, and a genetics primer. We will learn about the “Founder Effect” among the Ashkenazim, gain knowledge about the 11 genetic conditions among the Ashkenazim, and become empowered to make informed decisions in safeguarding our families’ health.

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