Debora - One possibility is Rick Kittles, an African 
American PhD medical geneticist at the University of Chicago 
who knows a lot about genetic testing and screening for 
sickle cell disease.  He can be contacted by e-mail at 
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Best wishes,
mary mahowald


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>Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 17:13:49 -0300
>From: Debora Diniz <[log in to unmask]>  
>Subject: genetic counseling and bioethics  
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>Dear all,
>
>One of my PhD candidates is studying Brazilian genetic 
screening program on
>sickle cell anemia. During his Master degree he did a 
research with the same
>topic and he was a Ford Foundation grantee for minority 
groups. 
>
>He is applying for a 9 months scholarship at Fulbright. His 
chances of
>getting the scholarship are high, which will cover his 
living expenses,
>trip, etc. The scholarship will be for the next year.
>
>I wonder if some of you are interested in the topic. His 
stay in USA will be
>to exchange ideas, to do research, to participate in 
seminars, etc. Of
>course he will be happy to participate in all academic 
activities during his
>stay.
>
>If you know someone who would be interested in his topic 
and happy to
>welcome him during 9 months, please let me know.
>
>My best regards,
>
>Debora Diniz