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.
All in Interview
#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.
#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.
#288 CRISPR Cured Victoria Gray’s Sickle Cell: Part 1
Victoria Gray is the FIRST person to be cured with a genetic condition using CRISPR, in part one of this interview she shares about her sickle cell pain crises and medical racism experiences prior to being cured.
#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.
#285 AI To Enhance Variant Curation with Daniel Uribe
A follow up interview to our most streamed episode of 2023 to explore how AI can be used as a tool to prioritize or curate variants from genetic testing.