Three sickle cell warriors share their personal journeys with the condition and the transformative therapies they have explored, all in this season 2 premiere of #ThroughTheGenes.
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#345 How To Talk About DNA Without Losing People: Strategies Part 1
Former NIH communicators Jenny Montooth, Sarah Alex Bates, and Britny Kish (Founders of The Science Underground) weigh in on science communication strategies including their memes that took them from 15M to 80M impressions.
#343 The First Child to Receive CRISPR for Duchenne? A Father’s Fight for a Cure
When William was diagnosed with DMD, his family set out to raise $2.2 million to design a cure with CRISPR.
#342 $10 Million for a Cure: Donating Mr. Beast’s “Beast Games” Winnings For Son’s Creatine Transporter Deficiency
Behind the scenes of Beast Games, and the bigger battle the Allens are fighting.
#340 How Podcasting Shaped A Genetics Career: Dr. Matt Burgess Interviews Kira Dineen
Episode drop from Demystifying Genetics, a show in our brand new science podcast network, Gene Pool Media!
#337 How to Get Your Research Published: Insight from Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio Journal Editors
Submitting a research paper? Hear from journal editors Drs. Lei Lei and Alanna Gannon as they share what you need to know to successfully get published.
#336 Sharpening Genetic Counseling Skills with GC+ Academy
The brand new on-demand GC+ Academy has launched and Carli Andrews shares how these CEUs will elevate your career.
#333 Approaching a Down Syndrome Diagnosis with Care
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day the Founder of Jack’s Basket, Carissa Carroll, shares how healthcare providers can approach a Down syndrome diagnosis with care and neutrality.
#326 How DNA Solves Crimes: The Forensic Science Behind True Crime
Dr. Henry Erlich on DNA Evidence, Exonerations, and Ethical Dilemmas.
#324 Genetic Contraindications for Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 Agonists)
Dr. Josiah Allen explains how genetic mutations (like RET) influence the safety of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy.
#322 Susannah’s Nano-Rare Journey: 2 Years of Treatment and Triumph
Join Susannah’s father, Luke Rosen, and her physician, Dr. Jennifer Bain, as they share her remarkable progress and hope-filled journey with n-Lorem’s groundbreaking nano-rare treatments.
#321 Reuniting Amerasian Families: John Haines' Story & Father Founded's Mission
Discover the powerful work of Father Founded and the inspiring story of one man's search for his daughter.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#287 Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Jess and Julie
Jess shares her family’s unexpected diagnosis with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and she is joined by her genetic counselor who was instrumental in the process.
#286 Qatar Genome Program with Dr. Said Ismail
The largest genome sequencing initiative in the Middle East and the first whole-genome sequencing operation in the region to study Qatari and Arab genomes.