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Host/Producer Kira Dineen interviews leaders in genetics including genetic counselors, researchers, physicians and patient advocates.

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#320 Genetics in Neuromuscular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Robert Bucelli
Dec 20

Dec 20 #320 Genetics in Neuromuscular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Robert Bucelli

DNA Today
Interview, Scientist

“It Happened To Me” episode featuring Dr. Robert Bucelli on the role of genetics in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders.

#319 New CPT Code 96041 Explained: 2025 Billing for Genetic Counselors
Dec 13

Dec 13 #319 New CPT Code 96041 Explained: 2025 Billing for Genetic Counselors

DNA Today
Genetic Counseling, Interview, News

Learn from Dr. Colleen Campbell and Brian Reys how the new code will transform billing for genetic counselors and streamline the service.

#318 Genetics Wrapped 2024: Top Advances in Genomic Medicine
Dec 6

Dec 6 #318 Genetics Wrapped 2024: Top Advances in Genomic Medicine

DNA Today
News, Scientist, Interview

Drs. Eric Green and Bruce Gelb join our host Kira Dineen for our annual reflection and recap on the biggest genetics/genomics advancements this year!

#317 Prenatal Mock Genetic Counseling Session
Nov 29

Nov 29 #317 Prenatal Mock Genetic Counseling Session

DNA Today
Mock GC Sessions

Genetic counselor Kira Dineen and student Annette Grynspan perform a mock prenatal genetic counseling session.

#316 Cascade Genetic Testing: How “Connect My Variant” Empowers Families
Nov 22

Nov 22 #316 Cascade Genetic Testing: How “Connect My Variant” Empowers Families

DNA Today
Interview

Dr. Brian Shirts and Katy Meta explore how cascade genetic testing empowers families to prevent hereditary conditions.

#315 Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death via Genetics with Drs. Liebman & McNally
Nov 15

Nov 15 #315 Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death via Genetics with Drs. Liebman & McNally

DNA Today
Books, Genetic Counseling, Interview, Patient Advocate

Dr. Susan Liebman’s powerful new book, The Dressmaker's Mirror, reflects on her family’s tragedies and how genetic insights can prevent cardiac sudden death and save lives.

#314 ASHG 2024 Recap
Nov 9

Nov 9 #314 ASHG 2024 Recap

DNA Today
Event Coverage, Interview

Kira recaps sessions that challenge Mendelian Genetics and the complexities of sickle cell. She also interviews the founder of Science Geek Games in her booth.

#313 Becker Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials with Edgewise Therapeutics
Nov 1

Nov 1 #313 Becker Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials with Edgewise Therapeutics

DNA Today
Interview, Scientist

Dr. Joanne Donovan, Chief Medical Officer at Edgewise Therapeutics, discusses Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Becker) and emerging treatments.

#312 What is a Genome Health Analyst? Exploring NYU and Sarah Lawrence's New Master’s Program
Oct 25

Oct 25 #312 What is a Genome Health Analyst? Exploring NYU and Sarah Lawrence's New Master’s Program

DNA Today
Interview

Co-Directors of the new Master's of Science in Genome Health Analysis program, Dr. Claire Davis and Anna Cantor, share about this exciting new career path in genomics.

#311 Mock Cancer Genetic Counseling Session
Oct 18

Oct 18 #311 Mock Cancer Genetic Counseling Session

DNA Today
Mock GC Sessions

Genetic counselor Catherine Mayo and student Ariel Modeste perform a mock cancer genetic counseling session.

#310 Father Founded: DNA Reuniting Amerasians with Their American Bio Fathers
Oct 11

Oct 11 #310 Father Founded: DNA Reuniting Amerasians with Their American Bio Fathers

DNA Today
Interview

Scott McMullen discovered a daughter through Father Founded volunteer Marny Klump; they share the power of genetic testing to connect bio relatives lost through war.

#309 Netflix’s Sandra Lee on her Breast Cancer and “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship”
Oct 4

Oct 4 #309 Netflix’s Sandra Lee on her Breast Cancer and “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship”

DNA Today
Interview, Patient Advocate

Multiple Emmy Award-Winning Sandra Lee shares her personal breast cancer experience and new Netflix baking championship show.

#308 Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes with Dr. Hanns Lochmüller
Sep 27

Sep 27 #308 Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes with Dr. Hanns Lochmüller

DNA Today
Interview, Rare Disease

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
Sep 23

Sep 23 #307 NSGC 2024 Recap

DNA Today
Interview, Event Coverage

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
Sep 13

Sep 13 #306 NIH’s Dr. Francis Collins’ Leadership in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19

DNA Today
Scientist, Interview

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”
Sep 6

Sep 6 #305 Transformative Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease with “Through The Genes”

DNA Today
Patient Advocate, Interview

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
Aug 30

Aug 30 #304 HBO’s “Six Schizophrenic Brothers” Sister and Advocate Lindsay Mary Galvin Rauch

DNA Today
Full Episode, Interview

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
Aug 23

Aug 23 #303 RNA Analysis with Ambry Genetics

DNA Today
Interview, Scientist, Rare Disease

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
Aug 18

Aug 18 #302 DNA Dialogues: Gender-Affirming Terminology and Hereditary Cancer Care

DNA Today
Interview

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
Aug 9

Aug 9 #301 Dwarfism with Colleen Gioffreda

DNA Today
Interview

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.

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