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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media

Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For over a decade, multi-award winning podcast ”DNA Today” has brought you the voices of leaders in genetics. Host Kira Dineen brings her genetics expertise to interview geneticists, genetic counselors, patient advocates, biotech leaders, researchers, and more.***Best 2020, 2021, and 2022 Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner***Learn more (and stream all 365+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com

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32:55

#276 Targeted DNA Methylation Sequencing with Wasatch...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/02/16

In this episode, we're diving deep into the realm of targeted DNA methylation sequencing, a cutting-edge technology with vast implications for clinical diagnostics and research. Joining us are Chad Pollard, CEO and Co-Founder of Wasatch BioLabs, and Dr. Jonathon Hill, an expert in genomic and bioinformatic methods. Together, they shed light on the importance of DNA methylation, the intricacies of targeted sequencing, and the future of epigenetic analysis. Chad Pollard, BS CEO | Co-Founder Chad,

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33:17

#275 ALS Genetics with Dr. Patrick Short

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/02/09

In this episode we're delving into the intricate landscape of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Returning to the show is Dr. Patrick Short, CEO and Co-Founder of the healthtech platform Sano Genetics. With his expertise in researching large-scale genome sequencing and rare disorders, Dr. Short provides invaluable insights into the genetics of ALS. Dr. Patrick Short is a Cambridge-trained PhD geneticist with experience researching large-scale genome

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39:55

#274 Wolfram Syndrome with Stephanie Snow Gebel

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/02/02

Happy Rare Disease Month! Did you know why February was chosen? It's because it harbors the rarest day of the year, February 29th, which coincides with Rare Disease Day. To kick off this special month, we're thrilled to share a poignant episode of the "It Happened To Me Podcast," where rare diseases take center stage. Our host, Kira Dineen, is the Executive Producer of the "It Happened To Me" podcast and had the privilege of co-hosting this episode, delving into the complexities of Wolfram

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34:29

#273 ENPP1 Deficiency Disorders with Inozyme

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/01/26

As we delve into the intricacies of ENPP1 Deficiency Disorders, Dr. Yves Sabbagh and Christine O’Brien provide invaluable insights into genetics, diagnostics, treatment, and collaborative efforts between the patient community and pharmaceutical companies. Join us in this illuminating conversation, as we navigate the complexities of GACI and explore avenues for a brighter future in managing these conditions. Yves Sabbagh, PhD, is senior vice president and chief scientific officer, joining Inozyme in

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25:09

#272 Clinical Trials for One Patient with Dr. Joe...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/01/19

This episode was originally released on the Patient Empowerment Program podcast, where our host Kira Dineen serves as a Producer. Sometimes you might even hear Kira’s voice in promos and ads. In this podcast, Dr. Stan Crooke and Dr. Gleeson discuss the importance of genomics for neurology and how genetic information is changing how the medical community approaches neurological diseases. Dr. Joseph Gleeson is n-Lorem’s Chief Medical Officer and holds a Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Endowed

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55:42

#271 Genetic Optic Neuropathies with Dr. Andrew Carey

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/01/12

This episode was originally released on It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes you might even hear Kira join as a guest host especially when there will be genetic topics. It Happened To Me is a rare disease and medical challenges podcast. The mission of the show is to create community as listeners confront the toughest challenges in life. All of us will experience health hardships. The real question is, how do we adapt? That’s

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31:58

#270 Embryo and Miscarriage Genetic Testing with...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2024/01/05

In this episode we dive deep into two crucial reproductive genetic topics with the knowledgeable and experienced genetic counselor, Kelly Loggenberg. Joining us from Next Biosciences, a Female-led South African Biotechnology company specializing in Reproductive Genetic Testing, Kelly sheds light on Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) and Genetic Testing of Miscarriage, also known as Products of Conception (POC). Overview of PGT-A: - Kelly provides an overview of Preimplantation

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33:17

#269 Computer Vision Diagnosing Genetic Disorders...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Can computers diagnose genetic conditions? Could we train computers to analyze photos of people to help geneticists and other healthcare providers diagnose conditions based on physical features? Join the visionary journey as our host Kira Dineen sits across from the insightful Robert Boscacci, the mind behind "The Spring of Sight," and unravels the intertwining of computer vision and genetic diagnosis. Plunge into a dialogue that traverses Rob's transition from the digital effects of television

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36:24

#268 Optical Genome Mapping and Transcriptome...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/12/22

We are diving deep into genetic technology, specifically optical genome mapping and transcriptome analysis. Joining us to explore these technologies is Dr. Peter Nagy. Dr. Nagy graduated from Pécs Medical University, Hungary, in 1989. He received his PhD in biochemistry in 1995 from Purdue University. He completed his AP/Molecular genetic pathology residency and postdoctoral fellowship training at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Nagy is a member of ASCP and CAP and serves as a CAP

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34:47

#267 Is Genetic Ancestry Useful for Carrier Screening?

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/12/15

We are thrilled to welcome guest Blair Stevens, a certified genetic counselor and Director of Prenatal Genetic Counseling Services at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Prenatal Genetics media expert for the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Blair joins this discussion to shed light on the clinical utility of ancestry and its use in reproductive genetic counseling spaces. Joining as a co-host today is Dessiah Phillips, a genetic counseling student at Sarah Lawrence College

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54:01

#266 Genetics Wrapped 2023

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/12/08

To celebrate the year coming to an end, we are reflecting back on the top genetics and genomics news stories during 2023. It’s hard to fit a year’s worth of genetics in one episode, let alone a half hour so we bring you this special double episode of DNA Today. Our host Kira Dineen is joined by two leaders in genetics, Dr. Eric Green and Dr. Brendan Lee. Dr. Eric Green Dr. Eric Green is the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the U.S. National Institutes of

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36:24

#265 Whole Genome Sequence Analysis with Nebula Genomics

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Nebula Co-Founder Kamal Obbad analyzes our host Kira Dineen’s genome! Whole genome sequencing, once a futuristic concept, has now become an integral part of the genetic landscape. When this groundbreaking technology first emerged, it came with a staggering price tag. Picture this: It's 2003, and the Human Genome Project has just been completed, costing nearly $3 billion to sequence a single human genome. Fast forward 20 years to today, this looks radically different. Thanks to remarkable

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34:33

#264 XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome) with Ryan Bregante

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Ryan is the president and founder of California based non-profit, Living with XXY. Ryan is a 37 year-old with Klinefelter syndrome or 47,XXY. Klinefelter syndrome is the result of an extra X chromosome, affecting roughly 1 in 500 males. Ryan’s parents learned about his XXY diagnosis during his mother’s pregnancy. His experiences navigating XXY and those of the over 600 families he’s met along the way help guide and inspire the work Ryan does today. While Ryan’s background includes work as a fine

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26:25

#263 Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Izzy Kornblau

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/11/17

We return in person to record at NBC Stamford Studios to learn about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, we are joined by cardiovascular genetic counselor, patient advocate, and YouTuber Izzy Kornblau. Izzy Kornblau, MS, CGC, is a cardiovascular genetic counselor at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Izzy has over 3 years of research experience in the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS). Her current research focus is investigating the genetic etiology of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome using a candidate

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31:11

#262 Genetic Counseling in the Digital Age with Doron...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/11/10

On DNA Today we are often exploring how genomic data is altering healthcare. We will continue to do so in this episode with the CEO of Igentify, Dr. Doron Behar. He holds MD and PhD degrees from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. We are going to dive into the genetic counseling bottleneck and how companies like Igentify, are working to alleviate it. Dr. Doron M. Behar, CEO, Igentify holds an MD and PhD degrees from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. At his capacity as an

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34:21

#261 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Dr. Ian Miller

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/11/03

In this episode we are learning about tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and are joined by guest Dr. Ian Miller. Dr. Ian Miller is a pediatric epileptologist who specializes in pediatric epilepsy, including genetic epilepsy. He is an advocate for genetic testing in every individual with epilepsy, even if they already have a "syndrome". He serves as Vice President in Clinical Development at Marinus Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Miller has 14 years of experience at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami,

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#260 PhenoTips: Population Genomics in Clinical Practice

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/10/27

We are sharing the twenty-fifth installment of the PhenoTips Speaker Series, which was hosted by our own, Kira Dineen. She interviewed a panel of international industry leaders in clinical genomics, Dr. Eric Green, Dr. Julian Barwell, and Dr. Fiona Brinkman, discuss the benefits, roadblocks, and practical implications of applying population genomics in clinical practice. Applying population genomics in clinical practice has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing disease prediction,

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41:33

#259 NSGC 2023 Recap and Reflections

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/10/22

We want to acknowledge the war in the Middle East and its impact on this conference from a canceled session to protests close to the conference center. Regardless of how we view the war, it’s important we listen and support one another. You might be wondering why this episode was not released Friday morning like all of our episodes for the last few years… Well, we were busy at The National Society of Genetic Counselors Conference in Chicago which just wrapped. In order to be able to fully reflect

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35:53

#258 Human Touch of Variant Interpretation with...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/10/13

Prepare to uncover the mystifying realm of genetics as we bring you a thought-provoking conversation with Meena Mahey Kumar and Laura Fuqua from Blueprint Genetics. Together, we'll explore the pivotal role that human touch plays in interpreting genetic data, emphasizing the irreplaceable importance of meticulous analysis and individualized patient care. You'll learn how their unwavering dedication to transparency in classifying variants is a game-changer in patient outcomes. You'll be captivated

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23:00

#257 A CRISPR Bite

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/10/06

If you are a long time listener of DNA Today you know how fascinating and frightening we find CRISPR, you must be too if you clicked on this episode. So I wanted to share with you a new podcast I have started listening to called A CRISPR Bite. This is the first episode to get you hooked. CRISPR gene-editing technology came out as a massive biotech breakthrough in the last decade, but most people have still never heard of it. A CRISPR Bite is a five-part podcast series where food anthropologist

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