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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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47:36

#372 Fighting for Time: Hunter Syndrome, Gene Therapy...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/12/19

What do you do when your family is faced with a rare disease that has no cure, and every day truly matters?In this episode of DNA Today, we focus on Hunter syndrome (MPS II), a rare, progressive genetic condition that primarily affects children and leads to serious physical, neurological, and developmental challenges over time. Our guest is Kristin McKay, Executive Director of Project Alive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating treatments, expanding access to care, and supporting

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35:10

#371 Growing Old Too Fast: A Mother’s Fight for...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this special episode recorded live at the New England Regional Genetics Group (NERGG) conference, we sit down with Geana Dyer, BS, RN, Founder of the Cockayne Syndrome Foundation and mother to 5-year-old Ronin, who lives with Cockayne Syndrome (CS). Geana shares her family’s personal journey from diagnosis to advocacy, offering a raw, insightful look at parenting through uncertainty while building a global support community for families affected by this ultra-rare condition.Geana presented at

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72:46

#370 Genetics Wrapped: 2025 Top Advances in Genomic...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/12/05

To celebrate the year coming to an end, we are reflecting back on the top genetics and genomics news stories during 2025, and making predictions for 2026. The top stories we chatted about are from the American Journal of Human Genetics’ “Genomic medicine year in review: 2025” paper. Joining me for this discussion are two leaders in genomics: Drs. Sarah Tishkoff and Eric Green. In this reflective conversation, Kira Dineen, Dr. Sarah Tishkoff, and Dr. Eric Green discuss the significant

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30:17

#369 Grant Funding for Genetic Counselors: Advice...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/11/28

What would you do if you had millions of dollars in funding to transform the future of genetic counseling? Few in our field have successfully taken on that challenge, and Dr. Kathleen Valverde is one of them; she has secured two groundbreaking grants totaling almost $20 MILLION. We sat down with her in-person for this episode to hear her advice on acquiring grant funding and the profound impact it can have on advancing our profession. Episode Topics Discussed: Kathy's Motivation and

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36:42

#368 Mock Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session:...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/11/21

This is our fifth installment in our Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, prenatal genetic counselor Brittany Gancarz and student Victoria Russo perform a mock genetic counseling session. The session indication is an abnormal ultrasound finding of an increased nuchal translucency. 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

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47:18

#367 “Gods and Genes”: A Podcast Exploring Science &...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Science and religion don’t have to be in conflict. In this special crossover, we premiere the pilot episode of “Gods and Genes”, a new brand podcast in the Gene Pool Media network hosted by Amber Sher, MS, CGC. Our host Kira Dineen interviews Amber about the conversations that emerge when genomics meets spirituality, from how clinicians respectfully engage with patients’ beliefs to how our own worldviews shape care at the bedside.Amber shares her personal background growing up in a religiously

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22:38

#366 Inside NSGC 2025: Entrepreneurship, Career...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2025/11/10

We’re back from the 44th National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference, which took place this year in scenic Seattle, Washington! Between the waterfront views, lively poster sessions, and packed educational symposia, the energy was electric as genetic counselors and industry partners came together to celebrate the progress and future of our field. This marks the 7th year in a row that DNA Today has produced an NSGC recap episode, and it continues to be our favorite conference of

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25:02

#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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0:09

#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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