In episode 134, we welcome fellow genetics podcaster Kira Dineen. Kira is most widely known for her award winning podcast, DNA Today, as well as producing a number of other health and science podcasts. Now running for more than 10 years, DNA Today is the winner of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Best Science and Medicine Podcast Awards. When not podcasting, Kira wo ... Show More
Nov 20
EP 214: Innovating large-scale and sustainable genomics with Slavé Petrovski of AstraZeneca
<p><strong>Summary: </strong></p><p>This week on The Genetics Podcast, Patrick is joined by Slavé Petrovski, Vice President of the Center for Genomics Research at AstraZeneca. They discuss how AstraZeneca is scaling population genomics through massive biobank collaborations, deve ... Show More
51m 19s
Nov 13
EP 213: Inside the science of hearing loss and gene therapy for deafness with Ellen Reisinger of the University of Tübingen
This week on The Genetics Podcast, Patrick is joined by Dr. Ellen Reisinger, Professor and group leader at the University of Tübingen. They discuss her journey into hearing loss research, why otoferlin has become a leading target for gene therapy, and the emerging science shaping ... Show More
35m 29s
Nov 6
EP 212: A hub-and-spoke model for accelerating rare disease drug development with Ananth Sridhar and Sun-Gou Ji of BridgeBio
Summary: This week on The Genetics Podcast, Patrick is joined by BridgeBio’s Ananth Sridhar, Chief Operating Officer of Cardiorenal Programs, and Sun-Gou Ji, Vice President of Computational Genomics. They discuss the hub-and-spoke model for de-risking and accelerating rare diseas ... Show More
46m 5s
Dec 2022
Bone Marrow Transplant and the Role of the Genetic Counselor
NSGC Podcast Subcommittee members Mary Pat Bland and Ryan Kuehl discuss genetic counseling considerations related to bone marrow transplant (BMT) with genetic counselors Kaylee Dollerschell, MS, CGC and Rebecca Tryon, MS, MA, CGC. During this episode, our speakers provide backgro ... Show More
55m 12s
Nov 2020
Damn, Those Genes Look Good on You!
On this week’s episode, we are shifting gears to talk about GMOs. We set the stage by discussing the meaning of the term genetically modified (GM), and some of the different ways organisms are genetically modified, including historical methods such as selective breeding and hybri ... Show More
48m 58s
Mar 2025
Your Genes AREN’T Your Fate—The NEW Science of DNA Biohacking for SuperHuman Health | Sharon Hausman-Cohen : 1257
<p>For decades, we’ve been told that our DNA is a fixed blueprint—an unchangeable code that dictates our health and lifespan. But what if that’s only half the story? </p><p>Sharon Hausman-Cohen, a physician, researcher, and genomics expert at IntellxxDNA, joins Dave to revea ... Show More
1h 18m