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Laura Herscher

Genetic counselor and director of student research at the Sarah Lawrence College Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics. She recently wrote a piece for Scientific American about the researchers working to understand how NIPT finds cancer in some pregnant people.

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Apr 11, 2025 • 21min

How Are Prenatal Blood Tests Detecting Cancer?

Laura Herscher, a genetic counselor and director of student research at Sarah Lawrence College, dives into the groundbreaking use of non-invasive prenatal blood tests. These tests, while primarily aimed at detecting fetal chromosomal disorders, can also inadvertently reveal cancers in pregnant individuals. Herscher discusses the IDENTIFY study, which examines these unexpected findings. She also highlights the complexities faced by healthcare providers when treating pregnant patients with cancer, emphasizing the need for coordinated care amid evolving treatment challenges.