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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For over a decade, multi-award winning podcast ”DNA Today” has brought you the voices of leaders in genetics. Host Kira Dineen brings her genetics expertise to interview geneticists, genetic counselors, patient advocates, biotech leaders, researchers, and more. ***Best 2020, 2021, and 2022 Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner*** Learn more (and stream all 350+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com. You can contact the show at info@DNAtoday.com.DNA Today, LLC 2012-2024 Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas
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  • #351 Mock Cardiac Genetic Counseling Session

    #351 Mock Cardiac Genetic Counseling Session
    Jul 25 2025
    This is our fourth installment in our new Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, cardiac and pediatric genetic counselor Monisha Sebastin and student Avital Habshush perform a mock genetic counseling session. The session indication is a family history of sudden death. This session was recorded in-person, providing a more dynamic and engaging learning experience therefore, we highly recommend watching it on YouTube to fully immerse yourself in the interaction. We hope this series is helpful for prospective and current genetic counseling students, as well as the general public, by demystifying the genetic counseling process. Understanding how these sessions work can empower individuals and provide valuable educational insights into this critical healthcare service. The Actors: Monisha Sebastin, MS, CGC, (she/her) is Senior Genetic Counselor, Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. In addition to providing genetic counseling services in genetics clinics, Sebastin specializes in rare diseases, cardiovascular genetics and immunogenetics. In 2018, she earned her Master of Science from Sarah Lawrence College. Sebastian has won multiple prestigious awards including the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ (NSGC) 2024 Audrey Heimler Special Projects Award and the 2022 Heart of Genetic Counseling Award in 2022. We caught up with her right after her win on Episode #212 of DNA Today. Sebastin has been principal investigator and contributor to several research projects, and her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Her leadership roles include serving as the 2024 President of the New York State (NYS) Genetics Task Force, co-chairing the International Special Interest Group (ISIG) at the NSGC, among many other roles. Avital Habshush (she/her) is currently in her second and final year in the Human Genetics Program at Sarah Lawrence College training to be a genetic counselor. Habshuch is a graduate of Yeshiva University with a B.S. in Biology. She previously served as a genetic testing coordinate at Dana-Farber cancer Institute. The premise of this mock case was Habshush’s work as part of her internship with DNA Today. Mock Cardiac Genetic Counseling Session Outline Indication: 30y AFAB referred to genetics by cardiologist for suspected hereditary LQT syndrome. The patient recently fainted during an exercise class and has a family history of fainting and sudden cardiac death. See cardiology evaluation summary attached. Patient’s Name: Lev Loveheart Cardiac Evaluation: Resting ECG obtained today shows sinus bradycardia (59 bpm) with prolonged QTc of 495 ms (Bazett). T-wave morphology is broad-based without ischemic changes. Electrolytes and TSH are within normal limits. A 14-day ambulatory ECG monitor (Zio patch) is pending. Given the syncopal event, prolonged QTc, and strong family history—including emotion-triggered syncope—the presentation raises concern for congenital Long QT Syndrome, likely type 2 (LQT2). Contracting Introduction Understanding the referral: personal history of fainting and family history of fainting and sudden cardiac death Overview of the sessionSetting expectations and goalsQuestions Medical HistoryFainted “only a handful of times” estimates about 4 times in her lifetime First time fainting was in second grade due to startling Family History Brother: died at age 25 while running Maternal: family history not significant Paternal Aunt 55 who faints a lot, very emotionalGrandfather died at 45 due to heart attack Grandmother died of old age 90 Ancestry: Ashkenazi Jewish and Yemen Patient education Overview of geneticsExplaining Long QT Syndrome and how this might explain family history Risk assessment Explain how family history factors in to your calculationWhich genes/syndrome would you test for? Who is the best person to be tested? Shared Decision Making Explain the type of testingExplain the 3 types of results Asking the patient if they are interested in testing? GINA Recommendations and Next Steps Summarize sessionOffer resources Relevant Cardiac Genetic DNA Today Episodes: Episode #315 Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death via Genetics with Drs. Liebman & McNally Episode #287 Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Jess and Julie Episode #283 Cardiogenetics with Blueprint Genetics Episode #76 Amy Sturm on Cardiac Genetic Counseling Cardiac Genetic Resources: National Society of Genetic Counselors’ Cardiovascular Genetics Special Interest Group New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Molecular Genetics Laboratory Long QT Syndrome GeneReview’s Overview Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes: Long QT Syndrome Previous installments of our mock genetic counseling session series: Episode #311: Cancer Session for Breast and Prostate Cancer Family History Episode #317: Prenatal Session for Advanced Maternal Age...
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  • #350 How To Talk About DNA Without Losing People: Strategies Part 2

    #350 How To Talk About DNA Without Losing People: Strategies Part 2
    Jul 18 2025
    THIS IS PART TWO, go back and listen to Episode #345 for the first half of this conversation. The co-founders of The Science Underground rejoin our host Kira Dineen for the second part of their conversation continued from Episode #345. This episode was also recorded in-person and discusses the importance of effective science communication in genetics and approaches to achieve this. The Science Underground was founded by former NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute communicators Jenny Montooth, Sarah Alex Bates, and Britny Kish. Topics Discussed: The Importance of Effective Science CommunicationThe Role of Humor and Pop Culture in ScienceCreativity in Science CommunicationNavigating Timeliness vs. Depth in StorytellingThe Y Chromosome: Myths and MisconceptionsCommunicating Complex Genetics to Diverse AudiencesCelebrating Scientific Achievements: The T2T ProjectThe Importance of Teamwork in Big ScienceLearning from Communication FailuresEffective Strategies for Science CommunicationAdvice for Scientists on Public EngagementEngagement and Community Building The Panel: Alex Bates is a science communications expert with 20 years of experience leading national, metric-driven campaigns across government, nonprofit, and startup sectors. She is co-founder of The Science Underground, LLC, which crafts culturally competent, science-backed communications for early-stage startups and major consortia. Most recently, she served as Communications Director at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), where she led award-winning outreach on topics like the history of eugenics and helped establish NHGRI’s global reputation for innovative public engagement—work that ended with the April 1 HHS layoffs. Alex previously led communications for the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Directorate and BRAIN Initiative, earning Director’s Awards for both Excellence Pioneer and Diversity and Inclusion, and managed BrainFacts.org, a $1.2M science education initiative. She holds master’s degrees in journalism and astronomy, and a bachelor’s degree in physics and English. Jenny Montooth is a science communications professional with a decade of experience making complex research engaging and accessible through innovative, culturally relevant strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public history from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she developed a passion for translating scholarship for broader audiences. As co-founder of The Science Underground, LLC, and former Lead Public Affairs Specialist at the National Human Genome Research Institute, Jenny has led nationally recognized outreach campaigns—including on the first complete human genome sequence- and earned multiple awards for her dynamic use of social media to bring science into the public conversation. Britny Kish is co-founder of The Science Underground, leading administrative and financial operations to support the development of culturally aware, results-driven communications strategies for scientific organizations. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director of Communications at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), where she oversaw operations, budgeting, and campaign implementation, and played a key role in advancing equitable science communication and digital outreach. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare administration and communications, Britny specializes in program management, team leadership, and strategic communications, with additional expertise in virtual and exhibit event planning and management within the biomedical research space. Resources/Links Mentioned: Kira Dineen’s Invited NIH Talk: “Mastering the Mic: Interview Strategies for Science Communicators”NHGRI’s Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T)NHGRI’s Pangenome ProjectNHGRI’s “How to Sequence a Human Genome in 7 'Easy' Steps!” Full VideoTIME100: The Most Influential People of 2025“The Complete Sequence of a Human Y Chromosome” Nature Paper 2023 DNA Today Referenced/Relevant Episodes: #34 Henrietta Lacks Relatives Interviewed About Their Grandmother’s Cells’ Impact#182 Eric Green on the Complete Human Genome Project#183 Dr. Miga and Dr. Phillippy on the Telomere to Telomere (T2T) Consortium#100 Carl Zimmer on Human Heredity#214 2022 Genetics Wrapped with Eric Green#260 PhenoTips: Population Genomics in Clinical Practice (with Dr. Eric Green) #266 Genetics Wrapped 2023 with Dr. Eric Green#287 Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Jess and NIH’s Julie Sapp#306 NIH’s Dr. Francis Collins’ Leadership in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19#318 Genetics Wrapped 2024: Top Advances in Genomic Medicine (with Dr. Eric Green) Most importantly check out The Science Underground! If you have genetics research or a project you are trying to inform people about Britny, Jenny and Alex are THE people to work with. They have already been helping us out at DNA Today and our new podcast...
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  • #349 Ethical Dilemmas in Genetic Testing: Dr. Madison Kilbride Weighs In

    #349 Ethical Dilemmas in Genetic Testing: Dr. Madison Kilbride Weighs In
    Jul 11 2025
    Bioethicist Dr. Madison Kilbride is interviewed by Sarah Lawrence College genetic counseling student Shaun Miller. This is part of Shaun’s internship with DNA Today. At the University of Utah, Madison Kilbride is Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in bioethics. Her research focuses on ethical implications of genetic testing, particularly direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing, genetic privacy, and family obligations around genetic information. Her work has been published in top journals, including Journal of American Medical Association, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Hastings Center Report, the American Journal of Bioethics, and the Journal of Medical Ethics. From the ethical limits of DTC genetic testing to the complexities of breaching confidentiality to warn at-risk relatives, in this episode Dr. Kilbride dives into some of the most pressing debates in modern medical ethics. In this conversation, we explore: Why Dr. Kilbride, a philosopher by training, was drawn to ethical issues in geneticsHow direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has evolved, and the “Goldilocks problem” of too-narrow vs. too-broad test panelsWhat consumers misunderstand about the limitations of tests like 23andMe’s 3-variant BRCA screenDr. Kilbride’s personal experience with a variant reclassification and the ethical duty of testing companies in communicating critical updatesThe “principle of rescue” as an ethical framework for when patients should share genetic results with family membersWhether patients have a moral duty to get tested in the first place — particularly if family members might benefitEthical implications of sharing information about non-Mendelian or multifactorial traits like autism or diabetesPushback against the idea that genetic data is “inherently familial,” and why this philosophical distinction mattersWhen (if ever) healthcare providers should breach patient confidentiality to warn relatives at risk of a genetic conditionEthical criteria for deciding whether breaching confidentiality is justifiedWhy insurance companies should treat IVF with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) as medically necessaryHow IVF-with-PGT compares to preventive care models like cancer screeningAdvice for genetic counselors navigating family disclosure and autonomy tensionsPredictions for the future of genetic testing and what ethical frameworks need to evolve now Mentioned Articles by Dr. Kilbride: Dr. Kilbride shares insights from her recent peer-reviewed publications, highlighting the importance of balancing patient autonomy with broader familial and societal responsibilities in genetics. On the limits and need to improve DTC testing: "The Need to Improve the Clinical Utility of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests: Either Too Narrow or Too Broad" JAMA 2020"Ethical Implications of Direct-to-Consumer Hereditary Cancer Tests" JAMA Oncol 2018"Evaluating Web-Based Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests for Cancer Susceptibility" ASCO 2020 On the principle of rescue and duty to warn family members: "Genetic Privacy, Disease Prevention, and the Principle of Rescue" Hasting Cent Rep 2018 On breaching patient confidentiality under ethical conditions: "Breaching Confidentiality in Genetic and Non-Genetic Cases: Two Problematic Distinctions" AJOB 2024 On expanding insurance coverage for IVF with PGT: “In vitro fertilisation with preimplantation genetic testing: the need for expanded insurance coverage" J Med Ethics 2020 Want to read even more from Dr. Kilbride? Search her full list of publications on PubMed here. Get ready, genetic nerds—another brand-new episode of DNA Today drops this Friday! You can always count on us to deliver fresh content every Friday. While you wait, why not dive into our library of over 340 episodes? Binge them all on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever you love to listen—just search “DNA Today.” Prefer watching? We’ve got you covered! For the past four years, we’ve been recording episodes with video, including some filmed at the iconic NBC Universal Stamford Studios. Check them out on our YouTube channel! DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM . Our Video Lead is Amanda Andreoli. Our Social Media Lead and Outreach Intern is Liv Davidson. And our logo Graphic Designer is Ashlyn Enokian, MS, CGC. See what else we are up to on Instagram, X (Twitter), BluSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNAToday.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to info@DNAtoday.com.
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