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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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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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30:17

#248 Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/08/04

In this episode we are learning about Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, an X-linked genetic disorder that prevents the breakdown and excretion of ammonia. When ammonia builds up in the body, it can rise to toxic levels where it affects the central nervous system. This allows ammonia to accumulate in the bloodstream, rising to toxic levels where it affects the central nervous system. OTC is the most common of the urea cycle disorders. We are joined by three OTC experts with professional

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00:58

#247 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/07/28

In lieu of this episode, I want to provide you with other DNA Today episodes about DMD. In Episode #156 I interview Rich Horgan. He opens up about his brother’s experience living with DMD and how it inspired him to start Cure Rare Diseases, which is an organization that focuses on developing personalized treatments for rare diseases. In Episode #202 I interview two experts about DMD. Genetic counselor Ann Martin who serves as the VP of Community Research and Genetic Services at Parent Project

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21:39

#246 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 2

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/07/21

PART TWO, stream episode #245 before this episode! Some of our most popular episodes over the years of DNA Today are those that provide insight into the genetic counseling graduate program application process. So much has changed since we recorded those episodes back in 2018-2022 (many programs have removed the GRE requirement, interviews are virtual, etc.) these episodes include #87 #97 #101 #193 and #194. That’s why we are revisiting these topics. We are joined by two newly matched genetic

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34:09

#245 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 1

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/07/14

Some of our most popular episodes over the years of DNA Today are those that provide insight into the genetic counseling graduate program application process. So much has changed since we recorded those episodes back in 2018-2022 (many programs have removed the GRE requirement, interviews are virtual, etc.) these episodes include #87 #97 #101 #193 and #194. That’s why we are revisiting these topics. We are joined by two newly matched genetic counseling students who are starting their graduate

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34:37

#244 Genetic Counseling History: The 70s

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/07/07

Step into our time machine as we transport you back to the early heydays of genetic counseling (aka the 70s) with our esteemed guest, Virginia Corson. Virginia is a veteran genetic counselor who has weathered the changing tides of this field over the last 50 years, and she's here to share her incredible journey with us. Virginia has spent the vast majority of her career as a prenatal genetic counselor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has written countless publications with original research,

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01:04:59

#243 PhenoTips: Navigating Barriers in LGBTQIA+...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/06/30

We are closing out Pride Month with a recent installment of the PhenoTips Speaker Series. DNA Today’s host Kira Dineen is also one of the hosts of the PhenoTips Speaker Series. This live webinar focuses on relevant genetics topics by featuring discussions with thought leaders and experts in genomic medicine. This episode is the 24th installment of the PhenoTips’ Speaker Series, “Navigating Barriers in LGBTQIA+ Genetic Care”. A 2018 Harvard study found that nearly 1/6th of LGBTQIA+ adults have

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37:12

#242 Misattributed Paternity with Richard Wenzel

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/06/23

In 2020, a direct-to-consumer DNA test revealed that our guest Richard Wenzel's father was not his genetic father. Moreover, evidence indicates that his conception resulted from a sexual assault of his mother and that his pediatrician (who was also his mother's obstetrician) helped conceal this crime; unfortunately, all involved individuals are deceased. Since that troubling discovery, Richard has dedicated his efforts towards increasing education and awareness among medical professionals about the

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20:03

#241 NBC’s Maury Povich on Paternity Testing

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/06/16

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, it’s only fitting that this week’s guest is famous for coining the phrase, “You are (or are not) the father!” We sat down with the one and only Maury Povich live in NBC’s Stamford Studios (where Maury has his own show on the network) for a discussion about paternity testing! Maury is a household name and an icon in the world of talk shows. For over 30 years, he has been bringing the truth to light and resolving some of the most challenging and sensitive

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30:56

#240 Young Adult Patient Advocacy with Sneha Dave

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Joining us for this episode is Sneha Dave, Founder and Executive Director of Generation Patient, an organization that facilitates events, online programs, and advocacy initiatives for young adults living with chronic and rare conditions to ensure that they have the opportunities and resources to thrive. Sneha Dave (she/her) graduated from Indiana University in May 2020 where she majored in chronic illness advocacy as well as journalism. She created the Generation Patient and its program the

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46:32

#239 Duty To Warn with Janice Berliner

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/06/02

We are joined again by Janice Berliner joining us again on DNA Today. She was a guest on Episode 152 where we talked about her debut novel, Brooke’s Promise. In this episode we are chatting about her second novel, In Good Conscience, which features genetic counseling! Aside from being a novelist, Janice Berliner is a board certified genetic counselor with more than 32 years of experience. In her roles as both a clinician and as the Director of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at

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54:11

#238 Secondary Findings with Caralynn Wilczewski and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/05/26

We want to take a moment to express our appreciation to all our incredible listeners. We have been enjoying getting to know some of you through our Patreon. As a patron you can gain benefits that take your DNA Today experience to the next level including our exclusive monthly club, behind the scenes podcast views, input on future episodes including interview questions, one on one mentorship with me, physical merch, and more! Speaking of our patrons, we want to give a special shoutout to some

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40:28

#237 Digital Tools for Cancer Outreach with Michelle...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2023/05/19

We are in the final days to sign up to our Patreon to still be eligible for our bonus physical gift, DNA Today merch! This is on top of the annual physical gift you will get if you end up picking our Chromies tier level. And yes I had a ton of fun coming up with the tier names. The top merch asked for by listeners are t-shirts, mugs, stickers, thermoses, and lanyards (mostly to wear during conferences). By becoming a patron you can influence which physical gift we end up picking and you will get

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