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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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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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01:17:35

#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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26:15

#256 Genetic Counselor Burnout with Tiana Rogers and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/09/29

This is the second half of our conversation about an important topic in genetic counseling that is not talked about enough, burnout and transitioning to roles outside of the field. Joining us for this conversation are genetic counselors, Tiana Rogers and Nira Johnson. Before you listen to this episode please listen to the first part of the discussion on Episode #255. Tiana Rogers is an aspiring digital designer and board-certified genetic counselor with direct patient care experience in prenatal and

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35:44

#255 Genetic Counselor Burnout with Tiana Rogers and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Over the next two episodes, we are discussing an important topic in genetic counseling that definitely is not talked about enough, burnout and transitioning to roles outside of the field. Joining us for this conversation are genetic counselors, Tiana Rogers and Nira Johnson. Tiana Rogers is an aspiring digital designer and board-certified genetic counselor with direct patient care experience in prenatal and cancer genetics. She is currently a Content Consultant at My Gene Counsel where she

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43:02

#254 Bardet Biedl Syndrome with The Alms

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/09/15

This episode was originally released on It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes Kira joins the podcast as a guest host especially for genetic topics, like in this episode. 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 the

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33:14

#253 Inborn Errors of Immunity with Felicia Morton...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/09/08

In this episode we are discussing inborn errors of immunity, with a particular focus on chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). Joining us for this episode is rare disease advocate, Felicia Morton, and genetic counselor, Torry Howell. Felicia Morton, is the Founder and Executive Director of the CGD Association of America. Felicia has been a well-known advocate for the CGD community for more than a decade armed with her family’s personal experience. Torry Howell, is a clinical genomic liaison at

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36:21

#252 Pierre Robin Syndrome with Corinne Merlino

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/09/01

This episode was originally recorded for It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes Kira joins this podcast as a guest host especially when there will be genetic topics, like in this episode. This episode was extra special as DNA Today’s Communications Lead Corinne Merlino was the guest! Corinne was also a guest on Episodes 245 and 246 where we answered listener’s questions about the genetic counseling graduate school application

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36:30

#251 Diversifying Genetic Research with 23andMe

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Currently, an overwhelming number of DNA samples used for research are from people of European ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. (NHGRI) In this episode, we explore an important issue in healthcare, diversifying genetic research, with two experts from 23andMe Dr. Ruth Tennen is a product scientist at 23andMe. In this role Dr. Tennen develops new genetic health reports with the goal of helping 23andMe customers access, understand, and

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01:05:27

#250 Orphan Black: The Next Chapter with Madeline Ashby

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/08/18

We are celebrating the 250th episode of DNA Today and the 10 year anniversary of Orphan Black premiere with Madeline Ashby who was a writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter. In our conversation we will dive into some of the genetic concepts explored in the show. Warning there will be spoilers for both the TV show and the podcast!!! Madeline Ashby (she/her) is an author among many other creative roles and talents. She graduated from the first cohort of the M.Des. in Strategic Foresight and

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31:57

#249 Men in Genetic Counseling

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/08/11

In this episode we are joined by two genetic counselors to explore the experience of being a male in our field. John Zimmerman, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. John completed his genetic counseling training at the University of Minnesota in 2017 and has since worked as a clinical genetic counselor with the UT Southwestern Cancer Genetics Program. Recently, he has taken on the additional role of Director of Fieldwork for the UT Southwestern Genetic

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