Author Laura Kieger and her son, Dr. Alexander Kieger, share their family’s courageous, century-long struggle with a rare genetic cancer syndrome.
#94 Legend of Sumeria: A Genetics Graphic Novel
Dr. Biju Parekkadan, Co-Creator and Scientific Director of Legend of Sumeria, discusses the science, bioethics, and art behind this hard science graphic novel.
#93 Team Telomere
A community for telomere biology disorders discusses dyskeratosis congenita.
#92 Dr. Erin Young on Pain Genetics
UCONN assistant professor and research discuss the role genetics play in pain susceptibilities.
#91 Ellen Matloff on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing
DTC tests (23andMe, Ancestry etc.) versus medical grade testing, and My Gene Counsel’s impact in genetic testing.
#90 Erica Ramos on NSGC
President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
#89 Dr. Andrew Ury on Electronic Health Records
CEO/Founder of ActX, a leading company in electronic health record integrated genomic decision support.
#88 Ira Pastor on Regeneration
The CEO of Bioquark shares on the advancements in regeneration and repair of human organs and tissues.
#87 Genetic Counseling Grad School Apps (Part 1)
Four incoming GC students share advice on the application process for prospective and current applicants.
#86 Dr. Michael Fossel on the Telomere Theory of Aging
The world’s foremost expert on the clinical use of telomerase for age-related diseases.
#85 Sarah McAnulty on Squids
Founder of ‘Skype A Scientist’ Talks Cephalopods
#84 CRISPR Bioethics
The author of “Biohack”, J.D. Lasica, and bioethics expert Dr. Katie Hasson discuss ethical issues surrounding CRISPR.
#83 Alex Ille on Alzheimer's Disease
Genome Cure Organization’s Director shares the genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease and recent research.
#82 Smith Family Clinic on Whole Genome Sequencing
The power of whole genome sequencing for patients with undiagnosed diseases.
#81 Irina Brooke on BRCA2
Patient advocate shares advice from her genetic testing/counseling and breast cancer journey.
#80 Rafi Mendelsohn on DNA Quest for Adoptees
Biological families reunited through MyHeritage's free DNA testing initiative.
#79 Bibaswan Ghoshal on the Human Microbiome
How bioinformatics help us learn about the human microbiome
#78 Pawel Buczkowicz on Gene42
Smart software revolutionizing how medicine is practiced.
#77 Rare Disease Day 2018
Recap of CT’s event and interviews with Angelman Syndrome and ALD patient advocates
#76 Amy Sturm on Cardiac Genetic Counseling
Discuss red flags for inherited cardiovascular disease, genetic cascade screening, prevention/risk reduction and notifying at-risk relatives of patients.