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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 300+ 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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  • #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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  • #348: NIPT Beyond the Basics: Screening for Single-Gene Conditions

    #348: NIPT Beyond the Basics: Screening for Single-Gene Conditions
    Jul 4 2025
    Prenatal screening has transformed over the past decade, with Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, or NIPT, becoming a go-to tool for early risk assessment. But even as adoption increases globally, we’re still facing real gaps, from limited condition coverage to a lack of support in interpreting results. On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fred Ushakov, a renowned fetal medicine expert based in London. We are going to explore how NIPT is evolving and how a next-generation screening tool like Fulgent’s KNOVA is pushing the boundaries of early detection. We’ll also dive into how structural scans and single-gene conditions factor into smarter screening strategies, and what patients and providers alike need to know when choosing the right test. What We Cover in This Episode: The current state of NIPT access and adoption in the UK (public vs. private healthcare)Clinical blind spots in traditional NIPT; and how they impact patientsHow KNOVA is expanding prenatal screening with 56 genes, associated with 30+ monogenic conditionsWhy structural ultrasound and NIPT are complementary tools, not replacementsHow the SMART Test® NIPT algorithm enhances precision and timing of risk detectionEarly detectable conditions on KNOVA (e.g., Noonan syndrome, skeletal dysplasias)Conditions not typically visible on ultrasound (e.g., Rett syndrome, CHARGE)What providers and patients should know when considering an expanded NIPTDr. Ushakov’s insights on the future of prenatal screening innovation We want to thank Fulgent for sponsoring this episode. All of our episodes, including this one, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance. KNOVA is a screening test and not diagnostic. All results should be confirmed with diagnostic testing and interpreted with the support of a healthcare provider like a genetic counselor. More on Our Guest: Dr. Fred Ushakov is the Founder and Managing Director of London Pregnancy Clinic (formerly City Ultrasound.) He has more than 35 years’ medical professional experience and was working in obstetrics and gynaecology, fetal medicine and ultrasound. In the UK Fred is working in Fetal Medicine and specialising in Fetal Anomalies. He also works at the UCLH Fetal Medicine Unit, having gained recognition as the most skilled ultrasound operator. Dr. Ushakov founded the London School of Ultrasound, where he has lectured doctors and sonographers from more than 100 countries. He founded the Early Fetal Scan Conference, a scientific event that seeks to raise awareness among professionals to recognise and manage different fetal abnormalities at earliest stages of gestation. Furthermore, Dr. Ushakov served as an Ambassador of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG) in 2014-2020. He has a particular interest in the training and support of doctors and sonographers in other countries to help them to protect and preserve the health of mothers and unborn babies. Dr. Fred Ushakov is graciously donating his time to be a guest on the show to share his authentic experience with KNOVA and is not a paid consultant by Fulgent. Relevant or Referenced Links: Dr. Fred Ushakov’s London Pregnancy Clinic Fulgent’s KNOVA NIPT The SMART Test® NIPT DNA Today Episode #317 Prenatal Mock Genetic Counseling Session Get ready, genetic nerds—another brand-new episode of DNA Today drops on 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 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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