After discovering she’s a carrier for Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes, host Kira Dineen sought out to learn more. She met a leading expert in CMS, Dr. Hanns Lochmüller.
#307 NSGC 2024 Recap
Genetic Counselors discuss this year’s NSGC conference in New Orleans including their favorite sessions.
#306 NIH’s Dr. Francis Collins’ Leadership in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19
The former NIH Director shares about his brand new book, The Road To Wisdom, including leading the Human Genome Project, COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
#305 Transformative Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease with “Through The Genes”
Co-hosts Wunmi Bakare and Dima Hendricks, of “Through The Genes” podcast, share their decision making whether to pursue transformative therapy for their sickle cell disease.
#304 HBO’s “Six Schizophrenic Brothers” Sister and Advocate Lindsay Mary Galvin Rauch
The youngest Galvin sibling shares her experience growing up with six brothers with schizophrenia and the notoriety that the NYT Best Selling Book “Hidden Valley Road” and the documentary brought to her family.
#303 RNA Analysis with Ambry Genetics
Dr. Rachid Karam explains how RNA testing increases diagnostic yield and reduces variants of uncertain significance in cancer and exomes.
#302 DNA Dialogues: Gender-Affirming Terminology and Hereditary Cancer Care
DNA Dialogues episode discussing the importance of gender-inclusive language in genetic counseling and the specific challenges transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face in accessing hereditary cancer care.
#301 Dwarfism with Colleen Gioffreda
It Happened To Me episode featuring guest Colleen Gioffreda shares her experience living with dwarfism including her roles at Johns Hopkins, Little People of America, and as a mother.
#300 Netflix’s “The Man With 1,000 Kids” Fertility Fraud Expert Eve Wiley and Advocate Laura
This documentary was #1 on Netflix and explores the impact the serial sperm donor, Jonathan Jacob Meijer, has on countless families including our guest Laura, joined by Eve Wiley who was donor conceived herself.
#299 Genetic Causes of Epilepsy with Dr. Mattison, Dr. Oliveira and Ana Rita
The role of the ATP6V0C gene in epilepsy is explored with researcher Dr. Kari Mattison and v-ATPase Alliance’s Dr. Luis Miguel Oliveira and Ana Rita.
#298 Genetic Counselors Role in Insurance with Stephanie Gandomi
Her previous roles in insurance include being the first genetic counselor at Blue Shield of California and the Director of Genetics at UnitedHealthcare.
#297 Exome Reanalysis with Ambry Genetics
The “Patient For Life” exome reanalysis program is explored with Ambry Genetics’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Elizabeth Chao, and the VP of Medical Affairs and a seasoned Genetic Counselor, Kelly Hagman.
#296 Epigenetics and Beyond: Dr. John Greally's Journey
Exploring genomics while serving communities in The Bronx, the evolving study of epigenetics, and learning through personal insight from a clinical geneticist.
#295 Genetic Counseling Board Exam Updates with ABGC
ABGC’s current President, Angela Trepanier, and the Executive Director, Heather Rich, share insider info about changes to the boards in the last year to prepare test takers.
#294 Newborn Screening for Cancer Disposition with Dr. Lisa Diller
Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Dr. Lisa Diller provides insight on newborn screening for childhood cancer conditions like retinoblastoma and Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
#293 Smith-Magenis Syndrome with Parent Scotti Taylor
An advocate and parent shares her personal journey and insights about her adult daughter who was recently diagnosed with SMS.
#292 TALEN® Gene Editing Technology with Cellectis
Dr. Julien Valton, explains how TALEN® gene editing technology works, what conditions are currently being worked on and the future of gene editing.
#291 AFAP with Advocate Dan Dry Dock Shockley
A retired Navy veteran shares his experience of living with attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP).
#290 Genetic Ethics with Dr. Arthur Caplan
Renowned bioethicist and a pivotal figure in the field of medical ethics, Dr. Arthur Caplan talks CRIPSR, AI and IVF bioethics.
#289 CRISPR Cured Victoria Gray’s Sickle Cell: Part 2
Part two of our interview with Victoria Gray, the first person who has been cured with a genetic condition (sickle cell) using CRISPR. She shares the process of the CRISPR treatment and her (lack of) symptoms.