Dr. Zallen has an interesting background. She is a hardcore Harvard trained scientist, but has largely turned her focus to bio-ethics. Dr. Zallen is the author of a fascinating book: To Test or Not: A Guide to Genetic Screening and Risk
I hope many will participate. I've been lucky enough to speak with Dr. Zallen on several occasional. She is a lovely person deeply interested in the profound effect this knowledge has had upon our lives.Dear ApoE4 Community,
This e-mail is being sent with the permission of the Board of Directors to invite you to participate in a research study related to Alzheimer’s disease. The study is entitled: “Genetic Testing for Common Disorders: Learning from the Experiences of Individuals who were Tested to Determine their Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease”.
The aim of the study is to gain greater insight into APOE testing for Alzheimer’s disease risk by drawing on the experiences of people who have undergone such testing and to use any insights gained to help guide the development of better-informed policies surrounding this type of genetic testing.
The study is now seeking 20 participants, ages 21 and above, who will each participate in a telephone interview that will take between 30 minutes and one hour. This interview will explore the reasons for testing, the APOE-testing process itself, and any benefits or problems that resulted.
Your privacy will be protected. No publications or presentations based on this research will contain any personally identifiable information.
For further information, please contact
by e-mail: dtzallen@vt.edu
or by phone: (540) 231-4216.
Thank you for considering this request.
Doris T. Zallen, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Department of Science and Technology in Society
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA