Rose-Ellen Lessy

Rose-Ellen Lessy teaches at NYU and The New School. She is working on a book about families and breast cancer.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Gene Patents

Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Gene Patents Supreme Court Strikes Down Human Gene Patents

The unanimous decision is a victory for patients, women, scientists, doctors, researchers and human kind.

Jun 13, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy

What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’

What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’ What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’

The outcome will effect far more than just the genetic test for breast cancer.

Jun 5, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy

Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness

Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness Cashing In On Breast Cancer Awareness

In the wake of Angelina Jolie’s well-intentioned exhortation for “every woman” to explore their risk of breast cancer, one company stands to make a staggering profit.

May 16, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy

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