
#339 Inherited Leukemia: Exploring Genetic Risk and Early Detection
A week ago on DNA Day, April 25th, I launched a brand new science podcast network called Gene Pool Media. The response has been amazing, so thank you to everyone who has been supportive, especially th...
2 Touko 202544min

#338 Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health in Urea Cycle Disorders
Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) caused by enzyme or transporter deficiencies in the urea cycle, which is responsible for protein metabolism. These conditions ca...
25 Huhti 202543min

#337 How to Get Your Research Published: Insight from Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio Journal Editors
Submitting a research paper for publication can be an overwhelming process, especially for early-career researchers. How do you choose the right journal? What are editors really looking for? And how c...
18 Huhti 202535min

#336 Sharpening Genetic Counseling Skills with GC+ Academy
It’s an in-person episode! On Sarah Lawrence College’s campus, host Kira Dineen interviews former classmate Carli Andrews, MS, CGC. We explore the evolving landscape of continuing education for geneti...
11 Huhti 202531min

#335 Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Us: How DNA Reveals Evolution
This conversation is a follow-up to Episode #326: How DNA Solves Crimes – The Forensic Science Behind True Crime, where we explored the role of DNA in forensic investigations including the infamous O....
4 Huhti 202531min

#334 ACMG 2025 Recap
To recap the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) held in Los Angeles, host Kira Dineen is joined by Karl Krahn. The conference ended Saturday so instead of waiting until Friday to share this e...
24 Maalis 202532min

#333 Approaching a Down Syndrome Diagnosis with Care
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (which is today March 21st, 2025) our host Kira Dineen sits down with Carissa Carroll, the founder of Jack’s Basket, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating babies wi...
21 Maalis 202536min

#332 Building Stronger Rare Disease Organizations: NORD CEO’s Insight
This week we attended the 2025 Connecticut Rare Disease Forum organized by BioCT and held at the beautiful Jackson Laboratory. This afternoon was filled with industry-led discussions on innovation in ...
14 Maalis 202529min



















