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Illinois

Childrens Memorial Hospital
Division of Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism
2300 Children's Plaza, No. 59
Chicago, IL 60614-3394
Director:  Joel Charrow, MD
Contact:  Michelle Gilats, MS
Phone:  (773)-880-4462, FAX (773)-929-9565
E-mail:  mgilats@childrensmemorial.org
Tests: Carrier , Diagnostic

Notes: Carrier and Diagnostic tests available for 10 other Jewish Genetic Diseases. Children's is affiliated with the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders.

Reproductive Genetics Institute
2825 N. Halstead
Chicago, IL 60637
Director:  Yury Verlinsky
Contact:  Genetics Counselors: Dana Pauling  Christina Lavin  Lama Eldahdah
Phone:  773-472-4900, FAX 773-871-5221
E-mail:  rgi@flash.net
Tests: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Website: http://www.reproductivegenetics.com
Notes: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Canavan and other JGDs upon inquiry. Offers PGD for most single gene disorders as long as mutations have been identified. Accepts direct patient contact.

450 West End Avenue #6A, New York, New York 10024
212.873.4640 || (toll free) 877-4-CANAVAN || (fax) 212.873.7892
info@canavanfoundation.org