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.
All in Interview
#332 Building Stronger Rare Disease Organizations: NORD CEO’s Insight
An in-person conversation at the 2025 Connecticut Rare Disease Forum with The National Organization for Rare Disorder’s President/CEO Pam Gavin sharing how patient advocacy organizations are vital to research and development.
#329 Preventive Genomic Medicine: Saving Lives and Healthcare Costs with MyOme
Shifting healthcare from reactive to proactive, Dr. Matthew Rabinowitz breaks down how preventive genomic medicine can save $200 billion annually in healthcare costs.
#328 Breakthrough Biotech: CAR-Ts for Solid Tumors & Engineered Bacteria for Rare Diseases
Interviews recorded at BIO’s CEO and Investor Conference with two biotech executives: Cellinfinty Bio’s Dr. Premal Patel and Azitra’s Dr. Travis Whitfill.
#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.
#323 Supporting Ongoing Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD) Care
Two UCD experts, Holly Bernal and Laurie Bernstein, share how clinicians can better engage patients in their own care to help them sustain their daily UCD management needs.
#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.
#320 Genetics in Neuromuscular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Robert Bucelli
“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
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
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!
#316 Cascade Genetic Testing: How “Connect My Variant” Empowers Families
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
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
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
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
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.
#310 Father Founded: DNA Reuniting Amerasians with Their American Bio Fathers
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”
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
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
Genetic Counselors discuss this year’s NSGC conference in New Orleans including their favorite sessions.