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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 380+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com

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#190 PhenoTips: Gender Affirming Care in Genetic...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Happy Pride month! This episode we are continuing our celebrations! Last episode (#189) we interviewed two experts from PhenoTips, Orion Buske and Erica Peacock about building inclusive pedigrees. This episode is a fantastic follow up about how to provide gender affirming care, specifically in the genetic counseling space. As a queer member of the LGBTQIA+ community, our host Kira Dineen is excited to share this episode. DNA Today’s host Kira Dineen is also one of the hosts of the PhenoTips Speaker

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#189 Building Inclusive Pedigrees with PhenoTips

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/06/17

To celebrate Pride month our next two episodes will be focused on the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode we explore building inclusive pedigrees with Dr. Orion Buske and Erica Peacock of Phenotips. The PhenopTips name might seem familiar as our host, Kira Dineen, is also the host of the PhenoTips Speaker Series, which is a live webinar about genetic topics (including a live Q&A), then it’s released as a podcast. Watch previous Speaker Series here, or search “PhenoTips Speaker Series” where you get

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#188 Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemia with...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemia (PA and MMA), including an investigational therapy, are explored in this episode. Host Kira Dineen is joined by patient advocate Bryan Kelly, and HemoShear Therapeutics CMO, Dr. Pat Horn. Bryan Kelly is 36 years old and living with propionic acidemia. He is a great inspiration to patients and caregivers alike, finding ways to live a fulfilling life, despite the burdens of his disease. Bryan uses yoga and meditation techniques for pain relief and is active on

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#187 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy with June...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/06/03

This week we’re diving into Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and highlighting the utilization of whole genome mapping in the diagnosis of FSHD. Joining us to explore these topics are June Kinoshita, Director of Research and Patient Engagement at the FSHD Society, and Rojan Kavosh, a genetic counselor by training who is currently a Genomic Testing Consultant at PerkinElmer Genomics. June Kinoshita joined the FSHD Society in 2012 and served as its Executive Director until September of

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#186 n-Lorem: Nano-Rare Diseases with Luke Rosen and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/05/27

We are thrilled to share a brand new podcast that Kira Dineen co-produces, the n-Lorem “Patient Empowerment Program”. The podcast just launched so we wanted to share the pilot episode with you! This podcast focuses solely, exclusively, on the needs of nano-rare patients. These are patients that have a unique pathogenic variant (mutation) that affects only them or less than 30 people worldwide. The host of the show is Dr. Stan Crooke, who will be a familiar voice to you if you are a long time

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#185 Nutrigenomics with Yael Joffe

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/05/20

Joining us this week is Dr. Yael Joffe, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of 3X4 Genetics, a genetic testing partner for providers that allows them to bring genetic testing into their practice so that they can provide patients with more personalized and DNA-based actionable insights that will help them live better, longer, and healthier lives. Dr. Joffe is also a fellow podcaster! She is the host of The Power of Genetics, a podcast that features inspiring conversations and practical advice from

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#184 Inherited Retinal Degeneration with Blueprint...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/05/13

In honor of Vision Health Month and Blindness Awareness Month, we are exploring Blueprint Genetics’ My Retina Tracker program with Khalida Liaquat, who is a genetic counselor and the Senior Manager of Genomic Services at Quest Diagnostics. Our other guest is Ariana Lichtenstein, who is the Director of Business development at Blueprint Genetics. Blueprint Genetics is a genetic testing company focused on inherited diseases. With a patient-first mindset, they deliver high-quality genetic testing to

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#183 Dr. Miga and Dr. Phillippy on the Telomere to...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/05/06

Last episode (182) we were joined by Dr. Eric Green, the Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the NIH. And we chatted about the recent completion of the human genome. To continue this conversation, I am joined by the co-founders of the Telomere to Telomere Consortium which lead this project! Dr. Karen Miga is an Assistant Professor in Biomolecular Engineering at The University of California, Santa Cruz. She is also the associate director of the UCSC Genomics

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#182 Eric Green on the Complete Human Genome Project

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/04/29

On this week’s episode of DNA Today we’re discussing the past, present, and future of the Human Genome Project and the Telomere to Telomere Consortium with Dr. Eric Green, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Human Genome Project is an international scientific research project that began in 1990, with the goal of determining the base pairs that make up human DNA, and identifying, mapping, and sequencing all of the

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36:53

#181 DNA Experiments with Stephanie Ryan

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/04/22

To celebrate DNA Day we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Ryan! In this podcast episode, Dr. Ryan discusses science education and communication, especially making science understandable for kids. To keep the celebrations going we will be co-hosting a virtual event on DNA Day itself, Monday, April 25th at 6pmET! During this special DNA Day event we will do a live DNA experiment with Dr. Stephanie Ryan. You can follow along at home to do the experiment with us! You can register for the event

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#180 Reproductive DNA Testing with Mitera

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/04/15

We are excited to share that Kourtney Kardashian recently featured in DNA Today in an article on Poosh, “How Genetics Play the Ultimate Role in Health”. Our host, Kira Dineen, shares insight on genetic counseling and epigenetics. The Chief Medical Officer of Mitera, Dr. Kathy Salari, joins the show. Mitera is a telehealth company that offers a unique care model that uses remote technologies and subspecialty medical oversight to responsibly democratize access to reproductive genetic testing. On

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#179 Genetic Testing with Kira Dineen

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/04/08

This week we’re bringing you a special episode of DNA Today! Our host, Kira Dineen, was recently a guest on The Science of Everything Podcast, discussing genetic testing with host, James Fodor. Kira thoroughly enjoyed her experience being a guest on this podcast, so we’ve decided to also release the episode on the DNA Today podcast feed! To give you a teaser… we covered a range of genetic testing topics from the process and science behind the testing, types of conditions that can be tested for,

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#178 Single-Cell Spatial Genomics with Vizgen

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/04/01

Dr. George Emanuel shares about single-cell spacial genomics in this podcast episode. Dr. Emanuel is the Scientific Cofounder and Director of Technology and Partnerships at Vizgen, a biotechnology company that is dedicated to pioneering the next generation of spatially resolved transcriptomics profiling tools to provide new insight into the biological systems that underlie human health and disease. Spatial genomics is a new frontier in molecular biology, which aims to assay the genomic

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#177 Whole Genome Sequencing with PerkinElmer Genomics

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/03/25

World-renowned medical geneticist Dr. Madhuri Hegde, joins the show to explore whole genome sequencing (WGS). She is the Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Global Lab Services at PerkinElmer, a global leader in genetic and genomic testing focused on rare diseases, inherited disorders, newborn screening, and hereditary cancer. Dr. Hegde is also a board certified diplomate in clinical molecular genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics, and an ACMG Fellow. Previously,

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#176 Glee’s Lauren Potter on Down Syndrome Awareness

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/03/18

We are ecstatic to introduce this week’s guest, Lauren Potter! You might know Lauren as Becky Jackson from the TV show Glee. She was in all six seasons playing a character who, like her, has Down Syndrome! After graduating high school and attending college in California, Lauren began acting, starring in her first film at the age of 16. In 2012 she was nominated for a SAG award in the Ensemble in a Comedy Series category for her work in Glee, and she also received the SAG/AFTRA Harold Russell Award

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#175 Hereditary Cancer Variant Network with Brian Shirts

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/03/11

This week we’re joined by Dr. Brian Shirts to discuss ConnectMyVariant, a service that dedicated to helping patients and families understand unique genetic variants and provides different avenues of informing family, or even people distantly related, of possible inherited risk of diseases like cancer. Dr. Shirts is an Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Washington. His research focuses on integrating complex genetics knowledge into clinical care. His main goal is to

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#174 Pharmacogenomics with Fulgent Genetics

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/03/04

This week we’re joined by Gregory Kellog of Fulgent Genetics. In this episode we explore pharmacogenomics. Gregory is the Director of Genetic Counseling at Fulgent Genetics, a technology-based genetic testing company. Prior to serving as the director, Gregory served as the Genetic Counseling Manager at Fulgent, and worked in various roles for other genetic testing companies over the last 7 years including Recombine, Phosphorus, and Illumina. He completed his master of science in human genetics and

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#173 GRIN1 with Keith McArthur

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/02/25

Joining us for the last episode of rare disease month is Keith McArthur. Keith is the co-founder and CEO of CureGRIN, a non profit rare disease organization. He is also a published author and he’s a fellow science podcaster, Unlocking Bryson’s Brain (one of our favorite podcasts!). But most importantly, Keith is the loving father of Bryson, who was diagnosed with a GRIN1 related disorder. Keith McArthur got a second chance at life in 2017 when his little sister donated her kidney for transplant

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#172 PhenoTips: Advances in Rare Disease Diagnosis

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/02/18

DNA Today’s host Kira Dineen is also one of the hosts of the PhenoTips Speaker Series. This monthly live webinar focuses on relevant genetics topics by featuring discussions with thought leaders and experts in genomic medicine. In this podcast episode we are sharing an installment of the PhenoTips Speaker Series, “Advances in Rare Disease Diagnosis”, which is hosted by Kira’s colleague, Dr. Pawel Buckowicz. With over 6,000 rare diseases, reaching diagnosis is a long and arduous process for the 300

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#171 Farber Disease with Aceragen

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2022/02/11

In honor of Rare Disease Month we are continuing to highlight different rare diseases. This week we explore Farber Disease with Dr. Alex Solyom, Senior Vice President of Rare Disease Development at Aceragen, and Katie Crosby, is a certified genetic counselor and the Associate Director of Patient Engagement. Dr. Alex Solyom is a pediatrician with real-world expertise in rare diseases, sphingolipid biology, inflammation and pediatric rheumatology. He has over 13 years of clinical and translational

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