Jnetics is a registered charity dedicated to improving the prevention and diagnosis of Jewish genetic disorders in the UK.
The Jnetics Clinic
We provide a pre-conception recessive carrier screening service to Jewish couples and individuals via the virtual Jnetics Clinic
Jnetics on Campus
We offer free recessive carrier testing to Jewish university students in the UK via 'University Screening Week' - a week-long online carrier testing event
Jnetics in Schools
We offer fully subsidised, in-person education and recessive carrier screening for Jewish sixth form students at the 8 mainstream Jewish secondary schools in UK
NHS Jewish BRCA Testing
NHS England offers free BRCA gene testing to all Jewish adults. We raise awareness of BRCA & this unprecedented new testing programme.
Testing for BRCA
The NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme is currently closed to new applications.
This programme, which is available to anyone living in England, aged 18 or over, with one or more Jewish grandparent (of any Jewish origin) is expected to reopen in 2026. You can register your interest here to be among the first to be notified when applications reopen.
About Us
Jnetics is a registered charity dedicated to improving the prevention and diagnosis of Jewish genetic disorders in the UK.
We focus on genetic conditions that, although not exclusively Jewish, are of relevance to people of Jewish ancestry.
Awareness-raising
Working to raise awareness of both recessive and dominant Jewish Genetic Disorders, including Familial Dysautonomia, Tay Sachs, Canavan Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystinosis, Niemann Pick Disease, BRCA associated cancers and more.
Information signposting
Signposting to the best available information, services, and support.
Carrier screening
Providing carrier screening services for sixth-form pupils, university students and young professionals which test for the most severe, recessive Jewish genetic disorders.
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