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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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28:53

#50 Dr. Melina Fan about Addgene

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/08/18

Dr. Fan explains what plasmids are, highlights cool genes that are inserted into plasmids and how Addgene's plasmid repository works.

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31:18

#49 Brittany Gancarz on Prenatal Genetic Counseling

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/07/28

Prenatal genetic counselor Brittany Gancarz talks about the field of genetic counseling, busts a few genetic counseling myths and announces a new genetic counseling program in Connecticut! She shares her expertise on genetic testing, what patients can expect during a prenatal genetic counseling appointment, and gives advice to students who are pursuing genetic counseling. Brittany Gancarz graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a master’s of science degree in Human Genetics. She is a genetic

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32:27

#48 Dr. Ellen Elliott on lncRNAs and CRISPR

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/07/19

Dr. Ellen Elliott discusses her research of lncRNAs in TH2 cells and asthma. One of the technologies she uses to study this is CRISPR, a genetic editing technology. CRISPR has hit the mainstream media fast, it was recently featured on the cover of TIME magazine. Dr. Elliott also gives us a sneak peak at Jackson Laboratory’s new blog series. Dr. Ellen Elliott is a Postdoctoral Associate in Adam Williams’ lab at the gorgeous Jackson Laboratory Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT. Dr. Elliott is

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32:10

#47 Sharon Turcotte on lncRNAs

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/05/19

Sharon Turcotte did research on lncRNAs with Williams Lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. She teaches us what a lncRNA is, its function in gene expression, diseases lncRNAs have been associated with, using the CRISPR-Cas system and her advice for students joining the biotech industry. If you want to learn more about RNAs, check out the database RNAcentral.org. You can also read more information about Williams Lab.

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27:31

#46 DNA Day!

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/04/25

National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. NHGRI began celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25th after the 108th Congress passed concurrent resolutions designating it as DNA Day. The goal of National DNA Day is to offer students, teachers and the public an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the latest advances in genomic research and explore how those advances might impact their lives. Check out

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28:57

#45 Hole In The Wall Gang Camp

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/04/18

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, free of charge. It’s a community that celebrates the fun, friendship and spirit of childhood, where every kid can “raise a little hell.” Former camper and current camp counselor, Ester Wasserman shares the magic of camp, how it was founded, what it offers campers and her own experience through the years.

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31:20

#44 CRISPR

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/03/29

CRISPR is a genetic editing technology that will change the future of genetics. In the past 3 years it has been used in labs throughout the world. It has the potential to fix point mutations and larger mutations in our genome. Diseases caused by point mutations include Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease. More complex conditions such as cancer, HIV or autism could be cured if the RNA gene editing is developed further. On March 16th, 2016, it was published that RNA was

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27:29

#43 Lynch Syndrome

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/03/21

March is colorectal cancer awareness day and March 22nd is Lynch Syndrome awareness day! Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), more commonly known as Lynch syndrome, is an inherited condition that greatly increases the risk of many cancers, most notably colorectal cancer. This condition also increases the risk for other cancers such as endometrial, ovarian, and gastric cancer. Cancers that have a less severe risk increase include hepatobiliary tract, urinary tract, small bowel,

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25:18

#42 Women In Bioscience: Let There Be No Limit

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/03/14

Jackson Laboratories held The Bioscience Career Forum II: Women in Biosciences on March 11, 2016 at it's newest location on UCONN Health’s campus in Farmington, CT. The Forum centered on recruiting and retaining women in the biosciences. Women leaders in the bioscience industry discussed what it takes to enter Connecticut's most rapidly developing sector. Topics included equalizing the the gender gap in the biosciences, vital skill acquisition and training, the importance of networking and

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26:52

#41 Rare Disease Day 2016

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/02/29

February 29th is the rarest day of the year and that means it's Rare Disease Day! Throughout the world NORD (The National Organization of Rare Diseases) has hosted Rare Disease Day events. I attended the Connecticut Rare Disease Day at the State House in Hartford and interviewed a few of the presenters including Jackie and Eloise Stager, founders of JaxLegacy, John Hopper, the director of the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation and Maddie Shaw, leader of Maddie's Herd. Join the rare disease tweetchat

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16:52

#40 UCONN-TIP (Technology Intern Program)

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/02/22

Dr. Caroline Dealy returns to the show to discuss the UCONN-TIP (Technology Intern Program). She is the founder and director of the program. UCONN-TIP pairs UConn students with university start-up companies for mentored research internships in business or STEM. She shares what kind of research experience can students anticipate and how it can help in your career. You can read more about the program and apply. Submit your application soon, the deadline is March 7th, 2016!

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27:57

#39 Sun Kissed & Kardashian’s Genetic Testing

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/01/25

On a recent episode of the Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the family went through genetic testing, but what did the episode leave out or get wrong? I review the documentary Sun Kissed: One Gene Exposes a Nation's Dark Past, about a family who has children with an extremely rare genetic disorder, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, that only shows up at a rate of one in a million in the general population however on the Navajo Reservation they live on where the frequency is 1 in 20,000.

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22:41

#38 Here Is A Human Being Book Review

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/01/18

In his book, Misha Angist takes you through his experience as the fourth subject in the Personal Genome Project, George Church’s ambitious plan to sequence the entire genomic catalog: every participant’s twenty thousand–plus genes and the rest of his or her six billion base pairs. He shares his thought process on deciding to be a participant and contemplates the advantages and disadvantages. This journey takes you through Angist discovering his variants and what disease he was at a higher risk

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21:28

#37 Your Cells. Their Research. Your Permission?

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2016/01/02

Rebecca Skloot, best-selling author, has published an article, "Your Cells. Their Research. Your Permission?", in it she urges the public to voice their opinions whether permission should be required by scientists to use people's cells for research. She poses the following questions for the public to comment on on a government website, but do it fast because it closes January 6th, 2016. “Should scientists have to ask permission to use all leftover clinical samples? Would you say yes? Is broad

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21:41

#36 BRCA UCONN Event

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/11/05

I recap the UCONN BRCA event I MCed. It featured a panel of experts including a Certified Genetic Counselor (Robin Schwartz, featured below), members of the department of Public Health Genomics Advisory, Physicians and Cancer survivors. There was an interactive presentation about family history tool, education, and cancer genomics best practices. There was a discussion with medical personnel and patients about identifying risk factors for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, genetic testing, how to

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20:58

#35 October Awareness Month

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/10/19

It’s October and that means it National Awareness for many cancers, disorders and diseases. I discuss some of these giving a 101 lesson on the diseases such as breast cancer and liver cancer. Don't forget to attend the BRCA event, "Understanding Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancers: A Discussion for Students as Consumers & Future Healthcare Provider". It is happening here at UCONN Storrs!

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30:24

#34 Henrietta Lacks

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/09/28

UCONN hosted a free event honoring Henrietta Lacks on September 24th, 2015 at The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The bestselling author of the book, The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot presented as well as members of the Lacks family. This episode recaps the event and features an interview with descendents of Henrietta Lacks, Kimberly Lacks, granddaughter, and Veronica Spencer, great-granddaughter.

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25:19

#33 Syndromes Raise Cancer Risk

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/08/31

What are syndromes that elevates one’s risk for developing cancer? There are many different conditions, this episode highlights Cowden’s Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. I cover information such as what the syndrome is, how it increases risk of cancer, how prevalent it is, how it is inherited, and what genes are involved.

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28:54

#32 Dr. Caroline Dealy, Regenerative Medicine and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/08/24

Dr. Caroline Dealy of UCONN Health gives an inside scoop about her research on the development of the human skeleton. This regenerative research involves human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell. Dr. Dealy explains the role of genetics in these stem cells. She shares her insight on these incredible potential medical treatments for people that have lost limbs. We also discuss her role as the director of the Skeletal, Biology and Regeneration Graduate Program and what she is teaching her

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31:21

#31 Robin Schwartz, A Hereditary Cancer Genetic...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2015/08/17

Robin Schwartz shares her experience as a hereditary cancer genetic counselor. As a genetic counselor for over 30 years she has seen many changes in the field and provides an inside scoop. She provides information to patients who are interested in genetic counseling and how patients can prepare for a genetic counseling meeting. We discuss red flags for hereditary cancer, genetic testing, and how insurance coverage works with the cost of these services. Check out nsgc.org, mentioned by Robin

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