#331 Pediatric Mock Genetic Counseling Session: Autism and Developmental Delay
This is our third installment in our new Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, pediatric genetic counselor Miranda Di Biase and students Claire Zimlinghaus and Joy Lin perform a moc...
7 Mar 202554min
#330 Rare Disease Parenting: A 7-Year Diagnostic Odyssey to Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome
Happy Rare Disease Day! We are celebrating by shining a light on Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome (WSS), which is a rare genetic condition that affects development, growth, and overall health. Joining us ar...
28 Feb 202531min
#329 Preventive Genomic Medicine: Saving Lives and Healthcare Costs with MyOme
How can preventive genomic medicine save $200 billion annually in healthcare costs? Dr. Matthew Rabinowitz breaks it down in this episode. Dr. Rabinowitz—a true pioneer in genetics, diagnostics, and A...
21 Feb 202534min
#328 Breakthrough Biotech: CAR-Ts for Solid Tumors & Engineered Bacteria for Rare Diseases
This week, I attended BIO’s CEO and Investor Conference in New York City—one of the largest investor gatherings in the biotech industry. The conference, organized by BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Orga...
14 Feb 202529min
#327 How Patient Advocacy is Changing Rare Disease Research
February marks Rare Disease Month, and we’re kicking it off with an incredible advocate in the rare disease community—Gay Grossman! Gay is the co-founder of ADCY5.org, a foundation dedicated to suppor...
7 Feb 202539min
#326 How DNA Solves Crimes: The Forensic Science Behind True Crime
True crime dominates the podcasting world, but what about the genetic aspects behind these cases? In this episode of DNA Today, we dive into the pivotal role of DNA in forensic science with Dr. Henry ...
31 Jan 202545min
#325 Revolutionizing Variant Curation with MAVEs
We explore cutting-edge technologies transforming genetic variant curation: multiplexed assays of variant effect (MAVEs). Joining us are two leading experts in the field: Dr. Lea Starita, Associate ...
24 Jan 202535min
#324 Genetic Contraindications for Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 Agonists)
With millions of people now taking GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, I was curious to learn if there are known genetic mutations that predispose people to have serious side effects from these me...
17 Jan 202534min
