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Presenting on the Risks of DNA Tests at Florida Atlantic University

  • Florida Atlantic University The Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Bldg. CEH 31D (West University Drive)  Boca Raton, FL USA (map)

Honored to present at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University.  I will present on what to consider before and after taking a DNA test.

Consumer DNA tests are popular gifts, but their results can upend lives in an instant. Join attorney, author, and podcaster Maria Leonard Olsen for an eye-opening, supportive session on navigating the complex world of genetic testing. Drawing from her own experience of discovering misattributed parentage and a major ethnicity surprise, Maria offers practical guidance on managing unexpected family discoveries. In this session, you will explore significant privacy, medical and other risks of DNA tests, learn how to protect your family, and gain the tools to handle sensitive secrets with care. Whether you are considering a test or processing unexpected results, you will leave with invaluable, actionable advice. Learn more about Maria’s background, TEDx Talk, and upcoming book at www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com. Space is limited.

“Since 1980, OLLI has been offering programs to seasoned learners in a welcoming environment with state-of-the-art facilities across FAU's campuses in Jupiter and Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University has been a pioneer in lifelong learning, boasting the longest-running and largest OLLI in the United States. Our institute serves as a national model for exemplary lifelong learning programs.”

Boca Raton: The Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Bldg. CEH 31D (West University Drive)