In the world of whole-genome sequencing, do we really need cytogenetics anymore? To answer this question, Chadi brings on two cytogeneticists: Linda Baughn, PhD, and Yassmine Akkari, PhD. They begin by describing their unique career paths to becoming cytogeneticists, their day-to-day responsibilities, and what tests they perform and on what specimens. They t ... Show More
Yesterday
Mind Over Matter: The Art of Functional Medicine
Dr. Sandy Scheinbaum, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, joins the show to break down the principles of functional medicine—a patient-centered approach that integrates lifestyle, nutrition, psychology, and mind-body practices to address the root causes of illnes ... Show More
39m 31s
Aug 12
The Medicaid Dilemma With Anthony DiGiorgio
Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio, a neurosurgeon at UCSF with a strong interest in healthcare policy, joins the show to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of Medicaid. In a wide-ranging and nuanced discussion, he explores who qualifies for coverage, why most Medicaid spending ... Show More
45m 37s
Aug 5
Misinformation and the AMA Controversy With Ed Livingston
Dr. Ed Livingston, renowned surgeon, educator, and researcher, who was a former deputy editor at JAMA, found himself out of a job after a JAMA podcast he hosted with Dr. Mitch Katz that discussed, among other items, structural racism as a contributor to the high mortality in mino ... Show More
1h 15m
Sep 2024
EP 153: How genomics is re-writing the taxonomy of disease with Lon Cardon, President and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory
This week, Patrick welcomes President and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory, Lon Cardon. They discuss the rise of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and how they changed the face of genetics research and why Lon took the plunge and moved from academia to industry in an era when i ... Show More
40m 25s
Oct 2022
What is genomics and how can healthcare workers use it?
Genomics is the future of healthcare which we’re told will revolutionise how patients are treated – but what is it, exactly? And how can healthcare professionals use it day to day?
Dr Matt Hall, a Consultant Nephrologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is the medica ... Show More
39s
Jul 2024
Episode 107: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 9 - Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (Part 1)
This week, we continue our discussion of colorectal cancer, turning our attention to metastatic disease, specifically for cancers without targetable mutations. If you have not done already, we highly recommend you check out episode 104 for our GI oncology pharmacology discussion! ... Show More
34m 37s
Feb 2025
AI Biohacking Breakthroughs: Transform Your Health with Gary Brecka's Top Strategies | EP #149
In this episode, Gary and Peter discuss the most important bio hacks people should know and cover a list of health tech gadgets they have at home and use daily to live longer.
Recorded on Jan 23rd, 2024Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
Gary Brec ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2024
Episode 099: Colorectal Cancer Series, Pt. 1 - Intro to Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year worldwide. This highly anticipated series will take an in-depth look at this disease. In this first episode, we discuss the basics, including staging, tumor markers, and microsatellite instability testing, be ... Show More
36m 47s
Oct 2024
How Can Math Help Beat Cancer?
Cancer treatment has come a long way in recent decades. But finding the best course of treatment for each case of this diverse, dynamic disease remains a challenge. In this episode, co-host Steven Strogatz speaks with computational biologist Franziska Michor about how math, stati ... Show More
42m 52s
Nov 2024
Cancer Cells Gone Wild: Real Biology Exposed
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman discuss the complexities of cancer with Dr. Joe Zundell, a cancer biologist. They explore the definition of cancer, its prevalence, and the hallmarks that characterize cancer cells. The conversation delves into the mecha ... Show More
59m 38s
May 2024
EP 133: Insights into pharmacogenomics and increasing diversity in genomics research with Dr. Emma Magavern
Join us as we welcome Dr. Emma Magavern to The Genetics Podcast! In addition to being a medical doctor with an English Literature degree, Dr. Magovern is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Centre of Clinical Pharmacology and Precision Medicine at Queen Mary, Barts, and the London ... Show More
39m 17s