Drs. Eric Green and Sarah Tishkoff join our host Kira Dineen for our annual recap and reflection on the biggest genetics/genomics advancements this year!
#369 Grant Funding for Genetic Counselors: Advice from a $20 Million Awardee
Dr. Kathy Valverde has secured nearly $20 million in grants for the genetic counseling, she shares how it’s impacted the field and advice for fellow genetic counselors to be awarded funding.
#368 Mock Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session: Increased Nuchal Translucency
Genetic counselor Brittany Gancarz and student Victoria Russo perform a mock prenatal genetic counseling session about an abnormal ultrasound finding.
#367 “Gods and Genes”: A Podcast Exploring Science & Spirituality
In the pilot episode of Gene Pool Media’s newest podcast the host Amber Sher, CGC is interviewed about the intersection of genetics, medicine, and faith.
#366 Inside NSGC 2025: Entrepreneurship, Career Growth, & Genetic Counseling Trends
Hear highlights from the 44th Annual NSGC Conference as genetic counselors share insights on education, entrepreneurship, and career growth.
#365 Ending HIV, Accelerating COVID: Dr. Larry Corey’s Legacy in Vaccine Science
The inside story of how decades of HIV research led to record-speed vaccine development for COVID-19, and how close we are to a HIV vaccine.
#364 Breast Cancer Genetic Testing in Italy: A Curated Gene Panel
How Italy is integrating cancer genetic testing into its public healthcare system through Negedia’s panels, powered by MGI Tech.
#363 ASHG 2025 Recap: AI Diagnostics, Genetics Publications & Losing NIH Funding
Dr. Yuming Hu, Dr. Elizabeth Bhoj, and Alex Bates share their experiences at the ASHG conference including awards won, sessions presented, and conversations held.
#362 Optical Genome Mapping: Detecting Structural Variants Missed by Traditional Tests
Greenwood Genetics Center’s Dr. Nikhil Sahajpal reveals how OGM is changing clinical diagnostics from missed structural variants to new gene disease association.
#361 The Economics of Genetic Counseling: Policy, Industry & Career Advice
Genetic counselors at the CTGCA conference discuss how economics, advocacy, and adaptability shape the future of genetic counseling.
#360 Hereditary Breast Cancer on the Big Screen with “Love, Danielle”
Patient Advocates/Producers Devin Sidell and Amy Byer Shainman share their hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome journeys that inspired the first HBOC scripted feature film.
#359 Breaking Down Achondroplasia: A Pediatrician in Clinical Genetics Explains
A leading expert in pediatric genetics and skeletal disorders, Dr. Janet Laegare, provides her expertise.
#358 AGBT Precision Health 2025 Meeting Recaps and Reflections
Drs. Christine Eng, Eric Green, and Marina Sirota share highlights of their presentations at this week’s AGBT Precision Health 2025 Meeting in California.
#357 Advice for Science Grad School Applications
Beyond The Thesis with Papa PhD episode where Kira Dineen is interviewed by Dr. David Mendes about science communications, networking, and GC grad school apps.
#356 From Statehouse to Capitol Hill: A Guide to Effective Advocacy for Rare Diseases
The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition’s Jenifer Waldrop shares her insider strategies on advancing health equity for rare diseases through advocacy, partnerships, and policy change.
#355 How Genomics Is Transforming Rare Disease Diagnosis in Turkey
Explore how MGI’s genomic innovation is transforming rare diseases (and even dual diagnoses) care in Turkey and around the globe from Dr. Serdar Ceylaner and Alice Peng.
#354 How Pharmacogenomics is Revolutionizing Drug Prescriptions
Quest Diagnostics' Kristy Bouvier and Kathleen O’Brien explore how pharmacogenetics testing can optimize medications, prevent side effects, and improve treatment.
#353 Advancing Telomere Research: A Breakthrough Leads to Clinical Trial
Live from NYC’s Cocktails & Chromosomes, patient advocate Jena Robertson and researcher Dr. Will Mannherz share personal stories and new breakthroughs bringing telomere biology disorders to a clinical trial this fall.
#352 Why Biotech Will Define the 21st Century
Gene Pool Media’s RealPharma episode features British investor and author Andrew Craig who shares how biotechnology is our future and is being driven by innovations in CRISPR, AI, and genomic science.
#351 Mock Cardiac Genetic Counseling Session
Genetic counselor Monisha Sebastin and student Avital Habshush perform a mock cardiovascular genetic counseling session as part of an ongoing series.