Frank Boehm
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Non-invasive prenatal screening’s popularity on rise
Genetic counselors are playing a greater role in areas of medicine in the wake of advancement in genomic technology. Read MoreJan 12, 2017
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Human Relations Award recognizes Boehm’s advocacy efforts
Frank Boehm, M.D., professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was honored with a 2014 Human Relations Award during the recent 43rd Annual Human Relations Award Dinner held at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Bennett to lead Maternal Fetal Medicine
Kelly Bennett, M.D., associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Fetal Center, has been named director of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Implications of prenatal testing examined at Grand Rounds event April 13
(iStockphoto) It is now possible to receive a noninvasive prenatal test for Down syndrome that can be administered at 10 weeks of gestation and is reportedly 99 percent accurate. As technology advances and allows for genetic tests, such as MaterniT21, to be developed, what ethical considerations arise? This topic… Read MoreMar 22, 2012
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Sarratt Gallery exhibition examines bioethical dilemmas brought on by medical technology
"Take Care," featuring 13 works by nine artists, is at Sarratt Gallery Nov. 1-30. In August, the New York Times Magazine reported on the rapid rise of pregnancy reduction – not the accepted reduction of multiple fetuses, but on the rising number of women electing to reduce… Read MoreNov 1, 2011