DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
Episodes
#274 Wolfram Syndrome with Stephanie Snow Gebel
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Rare Disease Month! Did you know why February was chosen? It's because it harbors the rarest day of the year, February 29th, which coincides wit...
#273 ENPP1 Deficiency Disorders with Inozyme
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we delve into the intricacies of ENPP1 Deficiency Disorders, Dr. Yves Sabbagh and Christine O’Brien provide invaluable insights into genetics, di...
#272 Clinical Trials for One Patient with Dr. Joe Gleeson
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on the Patient Empowerment Program podcast, where our host Kira Dineen serves as a Producer. Sometimes you might ...
#271 Genetic Optic Neuropathies with Dr. Andrew Carey
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes you...
#270 Embryo and Miscarriage Genetic Testing with Kelly Loggenberg
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive deep into two crucial reproductive genetic topics with the knowledgeable and experienced genetic counselor, Kelly Loggenberg. ...
#269 Computer Vision Diagnosing Genetic Disorders with Robert Boscacci
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can computers diagnose genetic conditions? Could we train computers to analyze photos of people to help geneticists and other healthcare providers dia...
#268 Optical Genome Mapping and Transcriptome Analysis with Peter Nagy
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are diving deep into genetic technology, specifically optical genome mapping and transcriptome analysis. Joining us to explore these technologies i...
#267 Is Genetic Ancestry Useful for Carrier Screening?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome guest Blair Stevens, a certified genetic counselor and Director of Prenatal Genetic Counseling Services at McGovern Medical...
#266 Genetics Wrapped 2023
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year coming to an end, we are reflecting back on the top genetics and genomics news stories during 2023. It’s hard to fit a year’...
#265 Whole Genome Sequence Analysis with Nebula Genomics
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nebula Co-Founder Kamal Obbad analyzes our host Kira Dineen’s genome! Whole genome sequencing, once a futuristic concept, has now become an integ...
#264 XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome) with Ryan Bregante
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is the president and founder of California based non-profit, Living with XXY. Ryan is a 37 year-old with Klinefelter syndrome or 47,XXY. Klinefel...
#263 Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Izzy Kornblau
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We return in person to record at NBC Stamford Studios to learn about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, we are joined by cardiovascular genetic counselor, patie...
#262 Genetic Counseling in the Digital Age with Doron Behar
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On DNA Today we are often exploring how genomic data is altering healthcare. We will continue to do so in this episode with the CEO of Igentify, Dr. D...
#261 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Dr. Ian Miller
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are learning about tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and are joined by guest Dr. Ian Miller. Dr. Ian Miller is a pediatric epil...
#260 PhenoTips: Population Genomics in Clinical Practice
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are sharing the twenty-fifth installment of the PhenoTips Speaker Series, which was hosted by our own, Kira Dineen. She interviewed a panel of inte...
#259 NSGC 2023 Recap and Reflections
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want to acknowledge the war in the Middle East and its impact on this conference from a canceled session to protests close to the conference center...
#258 Human Touch of Variant Interpretation with Blueprint Genetics
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to uncover the mystifying realm of genetics as we bring you a thought-provoking conversation with Meena Mahey Kumar and Laura Fuqua from Bluep...
#257 A CRISPR Bite
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a long time listener of DNA Today you know how fascinating and frightening we find CRISPR, you must be too if you clicked on this episode. ...
#256 Genetic Counselor Burnout with Tiana Rogers and Nira Johnson Part 2
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of our conversation about an important topic in genetic counseling that is not talked about enough, burnout and transitioning ...
#255 Genetic Counselor Burnout with Tiana Rogers and Nira Johnson Part 1
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next two episodes, we are discussing an important topic in genetic counseling that definitely is not talked about enough, burnout and transit...
#254 Bardet Biedl Syndrome with The Alms
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes Kir...
#253 Inborn Errors of Immunity with Felicia Morton and Torry Howell
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are discussing inborn errors of immunity, with a particular focus on chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). Joining us for this episo...
#252 Pierre Robin Syndrome with Corinne Merlino
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally recorded for It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease podcast, where our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer. Sometimes Ki...
#251 Diversifying Genetic Research with 23andMe
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Currently, an overwhelming number of DNA samples used for research are from people of European ancestry, making many populations from across the globe...
#250 Orphan Black: The Next Chapter with Madeline Ashby
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating the 250th episode of DNA Today and the 10 year anniversary of Orphan Black premiere with Madeline Ashby who was a writer for Orphan...
#249 Men in Genetic Counseling
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by two genetic counselors to explore the experience of being a male in our field. John Zimmerman, MS, CGC, is a cer...
#248 Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are learning about Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, an X-linked genetic disorder that prevents the breakdown and excret...
#247 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In lieu of this episode, I want to provide you with other DNA Today episodes about DMD. In Episode #156 I interview Rich Horgan. He opens up abou...
#246 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 2
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART TWO, stream episode #245 before this episode! Some of our most popular episodes over the years of DNA Today are those that provide insight i...
#245 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 1
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of our most popular episodes over the years of DNA Today are those that provide insight into the genetic counseling graduate program application ...
#244 Genetic Counseling History: The 70s
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step into our time machine as we transport you back to the early heydays of genetic counseling (aka the 70s) with our esteemed guest, Virginia Corson....
#243 PhenoTips: Navigating Barriers in LGBTQIA+ Genetic Care
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are closing out Pride Month with a recent installment of the PhenoTips Speaker Series. DNA Today’s host Kira Dineen is also one of the hosts of t...
#242 Misattributed Paternity with Richard Wenzel
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, a direct-to-consumer DNA test revealed that our guest Richard Wenzel's father was not his genetic father. Moreover, evidence indicates that h...
#241 NBC’s Maury Povich on Paternity Testing
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, it’s only fitting that this week’s guest is famous for coining the phrase, “You are (or are not) the ...
#240 Young Adult Patient Advocacy with Sneha Dave
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us for this episode is Sneha Dave, Founder and Executive Director of Generation Patient, an organization that facilitates events, online progr...
#239 Duty To Warn with Janice Berliner
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined again by Janice Berliner joining us again on DNA Today. She was a guest on Episode 152 where we talked about her debut novel, Brooke’s...
#238 Secondary Findings with Caralynn Wilczewski and Andrea Alvarez
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want to take a moment to express our appreciation to all our incredible listeners. We have been enjoying getting to know some of you through our Pa...
#237 Digital Tools for Cancer Outreach with Michelle Bowman
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the final days to sign up to our Patreon to still be eligible for our bonus physical gift, DNA Today merch! This is on top of the annual phy...
#236 Assessing for Alzheimer’s Disease with Quest Diagnostics
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are listening to a genetics podcast, then I know you are a nerd that also likes reading genetic books and watching genetics movies and shows. T...
#235 Genetic Counseling History: ABGC Formation
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are one of the listeners that tune into DNA Today every week, then you definitely know by now we have launched our Patreon. This is where you c...
#234 Genetic Counseling History: 1st NSGC Conference
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations to everyone who matched with a genetic counseling program last week! Special shoutout to our Communications Lead, Corinne Merlino, for...
#233 At-Home Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening with Juno Diagnostics
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are officially launching our Patreon next week on DNA Day, April 25th! To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA a...
#232 Entrepreneurship in Genetics with Matt Tschirgi
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to be launching our Patreon very soon. It might be on a genetics holiday, I’ll let you figure that one out. In the meantime we would...
#231 ChatGPT and AI In Genetics with Daniel Uribe
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard? We are launching a Patreon! For those that are not familiar with Patreon, it’s a platform that allows creators (like podcasters) to ...
#230 Cancer Pharmacogenetics with Dr. Jamie Fettig
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have heard, we are launching a Patreon! For those that don’t know what Patreon is, it’s a platform that allows creators (like podcaster...
#229 Pharmacogenomics with Avni Santani
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have an exciting announcement, we are launching a Patreon! For those that are not familiar with Patreon, it’s a platform that allows creators (li...
#228 Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 with Divya Ramachandra
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Update: One of our recurrent guests genetic counselor and fellow podcaster Laura Hercher had a couple important thoughts after listening to our episod...
#227 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophies with Louise Rodino-Klapac and Livija Medne
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are exploring limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Joining us for this conversation are two experts, Dr. Louise Rodino-Klapac, a...
#226 NICU Whole Genome Sequencing with Hong Li and Madhuri Hegde
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can rapid whole genome sequencing (WGS) be utilized in the NICU setting? We explore in this podcast episode! Joining us for this episode is Dr. Hon...
#225 Fetal Antigen Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) with BillionToOne
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we learned about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for recessive conditions through BillionToOne’s UNITY Screen. Jen Hoskovec, Senio...
#224 Single-Gene Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) with BillionToOne
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are learning about UNITY Screen non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for recessive conditions. Joining our host Kira Dineen are two...
#223 PhenoTips: Rare Disease Diagnosis Workflow
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Rare Disease Month! With over 10,000 rare diseases, reaching a diagnosis is a long and arduous process for the 300 million people affected by a ...
#222 Wilson’s Disease with Naseem Amin
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off Rare Disease Month by talking about Wilson’s disease, a rare, inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver, b...
#221 Genetic Counseling in South Africa with Samantha Bayley and Tina-Marié Wessels
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are chatting about the genetic counseling field in South Africa! Joining us for this discussion are two guests from the University ...
#220 Microfluidics with Franz Pruefer
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re discussing all things microfluidics! Joining us for this discussion is Franz Pruefer. He is the Co-Founder of Maxwerk Bio which has ...
#219 It Happened To Me Podcast: Genetic Counselors for Rare Diseases
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new year means a new podcast! We are thrilled to announce that our host, Kira Dineen, is a co-producer of a new rare disease and medical challenges ...
#218 LEND Program with Betsy Humphreys, Karen Volle & Karina Mancini
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Joining us for the first episode of 2023 is Betsy Humphreys, Karen Volle and Karina Mancini, who will share their experience with the ...
#217 SynGAP1 with Mike Graglia and Elli Brimble
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocate, Mike Graglia, and genetic counselor, Elli Brimble, join DNA Today for a conversation about SYNGAP1-related non-syndromic intellectua...
#216 African American Ancestry with Nicka Smith
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicka Smith (she/her), a pro genealogist with over 20 years of experience, joins DNA Today for our second to last episode of the year! She is the host...
#215 Preventative Health via Whole Exome Sequencing
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Dahlia Attia-King, Founder and CEO of Panacea. Panacea’s mission is to improve access and utilization of genetic testing by offer...
#214 2022 Genetics Wrapped with Eric Green
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you seeking a position as a Genetic Assistant? People in these vital roles aid with clinical and research patient communication, data entry, gene...
#213 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Gender with Sage Sargent
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December which means Spotify Wrapped was announced! If you are one of the 2,616 people that had us on your Spotify Wrapped Podcast section, tag...
#212 NSGC Recap 2022
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are recapping and reflecting on the National Society of Genetic Counselors 41st Annual conference, which was just held in Nashville. Some attendees...
#211 Jorge Contreras on The Genome Defense
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this episode is Jorge Contreras, author of The Genome Defense. In this riveting, behind-the-scenes courtroom drama, a brilliant legal tea...
#210 Reproductive Medicine Family History with Tristan Hardy
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of virtual NSGC conferences, I can’t wait to see many of you in Nashville next week! Say “hi” if you see me! If you want to be f...
#209 Aspects of Quality Genetic Testing with Blueprint Genetics
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When our host, Kira Dineen, began her career as a genetic counselor she was mostly starting from scratch because the private practice she works at had...
#208 The 100,000 Genomes Project with Dr. Julian Barwell
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, the 100,000 Genomes Project was announced, the same year we started this podcast! Back in 2015 we did an episode about the 100,000 Genomes Pr...
#207 N-Lorem: Dr. Sessions Cole on the Diagnostic Odyssey
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As some of you may know, our host Kira Dineen also co-produces the “Patient Empowerment Program” by n-Lorem. The podcast launched earlier this yea...
#206 Phenotypically-Driven Clinical Results with Dr. Lora Bean
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lora Bean gives an overview of phenotypically-driven clinical results in this episode of DNA Today! Dr. Lora Bean is a clinical molecular geneti...
#205 Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency with the United MSD Foundation
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all YOU made it happen. DNA Today won the Best 2022 Science & Medicine Podcast Award! We are honored to defend our title for the THIRD year in a r...
#204 Mosaicism with FUTR Podcast
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about a career in genetic counseling? Maybe you are a current student or even a recent grad… Then you have to head over to our soci...
#203 CTNNB1 Syndrome with Effie Parks of Once Upon a Gene
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about a career in genetic counseling? Maybe you are a current student or even a recent grad… Then you have to head over to our soci...
#202 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Ann Martin and Madhuri Hegde
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a genetic disorder called duchenne muscular dystrophy! We explore the genetics of DMD and treatments available with two experts in the fie...
#201 Sickle Cell Disease with Lifting the Veil
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Sickle Cell Awareness month, so we are sharing this episode of Lifting the Veil podcast where Beveraly Mills and Elaine Buck interview our host...
#200 Reflecting on a Decade of DNA Today
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a milestone episode for two reasons. As you may have noticed, it’s our 200th episode. Technically we had about 20 episodes prior to numberin...
#199 Prostate Cancer Genetics with Heather Cheng
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have two special announcements! Next episode we will be celebrating a decade of DNA Today! That’s right, we released our first episode on Septem...
#198 CRISPR Ethics with Sam Sternberg
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have two special announcements! Very soon we will be celebrating a decade of DNA Today! That’s right, we released our first episode on Septembe...
#197 CRISPR Quality Control with Kiana Aran
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have two special announcements! Very soon we will be celebrating a decade of DNA Today! That’s right, we released our first episode on September...
#196 Mitochondrial Disorders with Devin Shuman and Lissa Poincenot
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by two mitochondrial experts who are very active in the rare disease community. We are focusing our conversation on a conditio...
#195 Genetic Testing Industry with Tod Klingler
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Help us to defend our title as the Best Science and Medicine Podcast! Go to podcastawards.com and select “DNA Today” in the Science and Medicine c...
#194 Genetic Counseling Application Advice with GC Prep: Part 2
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Help us to defend our title as the Best Science and Medicine Podcast! Go to podcastawards.com and select “DNA Today” in the Science and Medicine c...
#193 Genetic Counseling Application Advice with GC Prep: Part 1
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Help us to defend our title as the Best Science and Medicine Podcast! Go to podcastawards.com and select “DNA Today” in the Science and Medicine c...
#192 Osteogenesis Imperfecta with The Middle’s Atticus Shaffer
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atticus Shaffer of The Middle on ABC discusses life with osteogenesis imperfecta and his acting career.
#191 Overturning Roe v. Wade with Laura Hercher
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Help us to defend our title as the Best Science and Medicine Podcast! Go to podcastawards.com and select “DNA Today” in the Science and Medicine c...
#190 PhenoTips: Gender Affirming Care in Genetic Counseling
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride month! This episode we are continuing our celebrations! Last episode (#189) we interviewed two experts from PhenoTips, Orion Buske and Eri...
#189 Building Inclusive Pedigrees with PhenoTips
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Pride month our next two episodes will be focused on the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode we explore building inclusive pedigrees with...
#188 Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemia with HemoShear Therapeutics
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemia (PA and MMA), including an investigational therapy, are explored in this episode. Host Kira Dineen is joined by p...
#187 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy with June Kinoshita and Rojan Kavosh
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) and highlighting the utilization of whole genome mapping in the diagnosis ...
#186 n-Lorem: Nano-Rare Diseases with Luke Rosen and Wendy Chung
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to share a brand new podcast that Kira Dineen co-produces, the n-Lorem “Patient Empowerment Program”. The podcast just launched so...
#185 Nutrigenomics with Yael Joffe
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us this week is Dr. Yael Joffe, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of 3X4 Genetics, a genetic testing partner for providers that allows them...
#184 Inherited Retinal Degeneration with Blueprint Genetics
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Vision Health Month and Blindness Awareness Month, we are exploring Blueprint Genetics’ My Retina Tracker program with Khalida Lia...
#183 Dr. Miga and Dr. Phillippy on the Telomere to Telomere Consortium
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode (182) we were joined by Dr. Eric Green, the Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the NIH. And we chatted a...
#182 Eric Green on the Complete Human Genome Project
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of DNA Today we’re discussing the past, present, and future of the Human Genome Project and the Telomere to Telomere Consor...
#181 DNA Experiments with Stephanie Ryan
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate DNA Day we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Ryan! In this podcast episode, Dr. Ryan discusses science education and communication, especially ...
#180 Reproductive DNA Testing with Mitera
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to share that Kourtney Kardashian recently featured in DNA Today in an article on Poosh, “How Genetics Play the Ultimate Role in Heal...
#179 Genetic Testing with Kira Dineen
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re bringing you a special episode of DNA Today! Our host, Kira Dineen, was recently a guest on The Science of Everything Podcast, discu...
#178 Single-Cell Spatial Genomics with Vizgen
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. George Emanuel shares about single-cell spacial genomics in this podcast episode. Dr. Emanuel is the Scientific Cofounder and Director of Technolo...
#177 Whole Genome Sequencing with PerkinElmer Genomics
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned medical geneticist Dr. Madhuri Hegde, joins the show to explore whole genome sequencing (WGS). She is the Senior Vice President and Chi...
#176 Glee’s Lauren Potter on Down Syndrome Awareness
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are ecstatic to introduce this week’s guest, Lauren Potter! You might know Lauren as Becky Jackson from the TV show Glee. She was in all six seas...
#175 Hereditary Cancer Variant Network with Brian Shirts
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Dr. Brian Shirts to discuss ConnectMyVariant, a service that dedicated to helping patients and families understand unique...