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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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 350+ episodes) at

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#365 Ending HIV, Accelerating COVID: Dr. Larry...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/10/31

The 11th annual Raw Science Film Festival took place this past weekend in New York City. We were lucky enough to be invited and had the honor of interviewing Dr. Larry Corey in-person. He is a renowned expert in virology, immunology and vaccine development who was featured throughout the film “Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine”. The film won the Jury Award for Best Professional Documentary Feature at the festival. While at the festival our host/producer Kira Dineen accepted the Backstage Best

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41:54

#364 Breast Cancer Genetic Testing in Italy: A...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/10/24

On DNA Today, we spend a lot of time talking about genetic testing in the U.S., but what does this look like in other parts of the world? Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shifting our focus to Italy to explore how breast cancer genetic testing is being implemented there.We’re joined by two expert guests: Dr. Beatrice Salvatori, is a Scientist and Project Manager at Negedia, where she leads oncology-related projects and develops new research initiatives. With a PhD in Genetics and

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28:27

#363 ASHG 2025 Recap: AI Diagnostics, Genetics...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/10/18

We just wrapped an incredible week at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting in the historic Boston, Massachusetts! This year’s gathering brought together thousands of geneticists, clinicians, and innovators to share discoveries that are reshaping the field. In this episode of DNA Today, host Kira Dineen takes you inside the conference experience, from lively poster sessions and thought-provoking sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations that sparked new ideas. You’ll

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28:45

#362 Optical Genome Mapping: Detecting Structural...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/10/10

What if we could detect structural changes in DNA that traditional tests often miss? On this episode of DNA Today, we’re diving into optical genome mapping (OGM), a cutting-edge technology transforming how we detect genetic variants and structural abnormalities. We’ll explore what OGM is, how it compares to existing genetic tests, and what it means for patients and families worldwide.Our guest is Dr. Nikhil Sahajpal, Assistant Director in the Cytogenetics and Molecular Laboratories at the

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#361 The Economics of Genetic Counseling: Policy,...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/10/03

The third Connecticut Genetic Counselors' Association (CTGCA) Annual Educational Conference was held last Friday (September 25th, 2025) at the gorgeous Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Our host Kira Dineen resides in Connecticut and has been lucky enough to present every year. This time moderating a panel about the economics of genetic counseling, which is now shared as this podcast episode. This panel conversation explores the economics of genetic

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31:28

#360 Hereditary Breast Cancer on the Big Screen with...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/09/26

What would you do if you learned your DNA carried a mutation that gave you up to an 85% lifetime risk of breast cancer? That’s the impossible decision at the heart of Love, Danielle, the first scripted feature film to explore the very real struggles of living with a BRCA gene mutation. In this episode, we are joined by Devin Sidell, the film’s co-writer, producer, and lead actress, who brings her own BRCA1 journey to the screen, and Amy Byer Shainman, the BRCA Responder, a patient advocate and

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39:54

#359: Breaking Down Achondroplasia: A Pediatrician in...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/09/19

What’s the most common form of skeletal dysplasia? Achondroplasia, and that’s exactly what we’re exploring in this podcast episode of DNA Today. Joining us is Dr. Janet Legare, a leading expert in pediatric genetics and skeletal disorders. She serves as the director of both the Midwest Regional Bone Dysplasia Clinic and the Neuromotor Development Clinic at UW Health Kids. With a long-standing research and clinical focus on achondroplasia, Dr. Legare is here to walk us through the condition’s

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31:13

#358 AGBT Precision Health 2025 Meeting Recaps and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/09/12

The AGBT Precision Health 2025 Meeting took place this week at the sunny and gorgeous Loews Coronado Bay Resort in the San Diego, California area. This conference brings together leading genomics researchers, healthcare professionals, and healthcare industry stakeholders to usher in a new era of precision medicine. Precision Health remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, real-world implementation, and groundbreaking research in genomic medicine. Since its launch in 2016, this meeting

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58:34

#357 Advice for Science Grad School Applications

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Happy September and back-to-school season, going with this theme we are sharing an episode from a show in our Science Podcast Network, Gene Pool Media. The podcast is called Beyond The Thesis with Papa PhD. It’s hosted by the wonderful Dr. David Mendes and in this episode that you are about to hear he interviews me. We recorded this three years ago, but as I was listening back to our conversation, I realized it was still relevant and timely with most, if not all, applications for genetic

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33:42

#356 From Statehouse to Capitol Hill: A Guide to...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/08/29

What does it really take to move the needle on health equity for rare diseases, especially on Capitol Hill? In this episode, we are joined by Jenifer Waldrop, Executive Director of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC). Under her leadership, the coalition is tackling systemic inequities across the rare disease journey, from timely diagnosis to clinical trial access, treatment development, and sustained care.With partnerships across biotech, government, and patient advocacy groups, RDDC is

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36:55

#355 How Genomics Is Transforming Rare Disease...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/08/22

What if we could ease the suffering of patients with undiagnosed or rare diseases?In this episode, we explore how genomics is reshaping care for some of the most medically complex patients, focusing on the rare disease landscape in Turkey. Our guests are Professor Serdar Ceylaner, a leading medical geneticist and founder of the Intergen Center for Genetics and Rare Disease Diagnosis and Research, and Alice Peng from MGI Tech, a global leader in gene sequencing innovation. Together, they offer a

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31:43

#354 How Pharmacogenomics is Revolutionizing Drug...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Why do some medications work perfectly for one person but cause side effects—or fail completely—for another? The answer often lies in our genes. Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing analyzes how our DNA affects our response to medications, helping doctors personalize treatment, reduce adverse reactions, and improve outcomes.Joining us today are Kristy Bouvier and Kathleen O’Brien from Quest Diagnostics, both of whom have decades of experience in the field. Kristy, a product manager, brings deep expertise

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18:56

#353 Advancing Telomere Research: A Breakthrough...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/08/08

This special episode of DNA Today was recorded live during Cocktails & Chromosomes, a celebration hosted by Team Telomere in New York City. Held at the stunning venue donated by Hogan Lovells (390 Madison Ave), the evening brought together the telomere biology disorder (TBD) community, including patients, families, clinicians, and researchers, for cocktails, connection, and powerful conversations. Two inspiring and informative guests join the episode: Jena Robertson is the Program Administrator

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01:03:31

#352 Why Biotech Will Define the 21st Century

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In this bold and wide-ranging conversation, Ian Wendt and Na-Ri Oh sit down with Andrew Craig—British investor, entrepreneur, and author—to explore how biotechnology is poised to shape the next century in the same way physics and computing shaped the last. Craig draws on his decades of experience as a London and New York investment banker and as a former partner at WG Partners, where he advised more than 60 biotech companies and worked on marquee deals like the $7.6B sale of Nordia Bank and IPOs

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48:46

#351 Mock Cardiac Genetic Counseling Session

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/07/25

This is our fourth installment in our new Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, cardiac and pediatric genetic counselor Monisha Sebastin and student Avital Habshush perform a mock genetic counseling session. The session indication is a family history of sudden death. This session was recorded in-person, providing a more dynamic and engaging learning experience therefore, we highly recommend watching it on YouTube to fully immerse yourself in the interaction. We hope this

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42:52

#350 How To Talk About DNA Without Losing People:...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/07/18

THIS IS PART TWO, go back and listen to Episode #345 for the first half of this conversation. The co-founders of The Science Underground rejoin our host Kira Dineen for the second part of their conversation continued from Episode #345. This episode was also recorded in-person and discusses the importance of effective science communication in genetics and approaches to achieve this. The Science Underground was founded by former NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute communicators Jenny

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42:43

#349 Ethical Dilemmas in Genetic Testing: Dr. Madison...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Bioethicist Dr. Madison Kilbride is interviewed by Sarah Lawrence College genetic counseling student Shaun Miller. This is part of Shaun’s internship with DNA Today. At the University of Utah, Madison Kilbride is Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in bioethics. Her research focuses on ethical implications of genetic testing, particularly direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, genetic privacy, and family obligations around genetic information. Her work has been published in top

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33:59

#348: NIPT Beyond the Basics: Screening for...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/07/04

Prenatal screening has transformed over the past decade, with Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, or NIPT, becoming a go-to tool for early risk assessment. But even as adoption increases globally, we’re still facing real gaps, from limited condition coverage to a lack of support in interpreting results. On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fred Ushakov, a renowned fetal medicine expert based in London. We are going to explore how NIPT is evolving and how a next-generation screening tool like Fulgent’s

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01:03:45

#347 Gender Affirming Cancer Genetic Counseling

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/06/27

To celebrate the end of Pride month, we are sharing this episode of the PhenoTips Speaker Series, which was hosted by our own, Kira Dineen. The current rise in structural hostility towards transgender and gender diverse individuals highlights the importance of appropriate and affirming care for this medically marginalized community. In cancer genetics, specific factors such as medical transition and psychosocial impacts alter the approach to, and requirements of, genetic counseling for trans

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51:56

#346 Patient Experiences with Sickle Cell...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/06/20

We’re kicking off Season 2 of #ThroughTheGenes with a powerful and personal episode in honor of World Sickle Cell Day, which was commemorated yesterday on June 19th. This podcast isn’t just about science, it’s about storytelling through the lens of lived experience. Hosted by three uniquely different women who have experience with transformative therapies for sickle cell disease, this season celebrates the sisterhood they’ve built through vulnerability, advocacy, and the desire to push the

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