Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast on Genetics of Lung Health | Richard Gibbs, Ph. D.

In this episode, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, sits down with Dr. Richard Gibbs, founding director of Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Program. Dr. Gibbs shares the story behind the creation of the program, its pivotal role in sequencing the human genome, and the exciting advancements shaping the future of genetic research.

Together, they explore how genomic science is transforming patient care—particularly in the treatment of rare lung diseases—and discuss innovative projects such as Baylor’s IMAGINE initiative, which is harnessing DNA sequencing for therapeutic applications. The conversation also touches on CRISPR technology, Dr. Gibbs’ collaboration with Dr. Ivan Rosas on COPD treatment, and the evolving value of genetic testing in modern medicine.

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