CGA-IGC Podcast Series

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Episode 1: Research Collaboration Podcast Series - LINEAGE consortium. Mar 22, 2025

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In partnership, the CGA-IGC Education and Research Committees are pleased to present the first episode of a three-part series focused on Research Collaborations.
This episode is hosted by Joshua Melson, MD,and features CGA-IGC past president Swati Patel, MD, MS, along with recipients of the CGA-IGC & CCARE Lynch Syndrome Research Award and CGA-IGC committee members, Holli Loomans-Kropp, PhD, MPH and Zachariah H. Foda, MD, PhD, all of whom are part of the LINEAGE consortium.
This episode is essential listening for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in hereditary GI cancer syndromes, as well as the future of precision medicine, genetic epidemiology, and patient-centered research. It also offers valuable insights and tips for those looking to establish a research consortium or collaborative, emphasizing the importance of a solid governance structure, data use agreements, and the need to involve your institution's legal departments early in the process.

Episode 5 - Season 7: Síndrome de Lynch, vía acelerada del «Big Bang» y riesgo de cáncer Feb 14, 2025

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Este episodio está copresentado por Joshua Sommovilla, MD, y Thomas (T.J.) Slavin, MD, FACMGG, DABCC, y cuenta con la participación de Pål Møller, MD, PhD, científico principal del Hospital Universitario de Oslo (Noruega).
Juntos profundizan en el artículo del Dr. Møller «Incidencias de adenomas colorrectales y cánceres bajo vigilancia colonoscópica sugieren una vía acelerada “Big Bang” hacia el CCR en tres de los cuatro Síndromes de Lynch» (in English).
Lea la entrada de nuestro blog (in English) para saber más sobre este podcast AQUÍ

Episode 5 - Season 7: Lynch syndrome, the accelerated “Big Bang” pathway and cancer risk Dec 26, 2024

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This episode is co-hosted by Joshua Sommovilla, MD and Thomas (T.J.) Slavin, MD, FACMGG, DABCC and features Pål Møller, MD, PhD, a Senior Scientist at the Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Together they delve into the Dr Møller's paper "Incidences of colorectal adenomas and cancers under colonoscopy surveillance suggest an accelerated "Big Bang" pathway to CRC in three of the four Lynch Syndromes."
Read our blog post to learn more about this podcast HERE

Episode 4: Season 7: Acceso a la atención genética en comunidades diversas: La experiencia latinoamericana (Versión española) Oct 14, 2024

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En colaboración con LA-GETH, este podcast, en el que participan Karin Álvarez Valenzuela, PhD, de Chile, y Adriana Della Valle, MD, de Uruguay.
El podcast titulado "Acceso a la Atención Genética en Comunidades Diversas: La Experiencia Latinoamericana" explora los desafíos únicos y perspectivas relacionadas con el acceso a las pruebas genéticas en poblaciones diversas de América Latina. Los expertos discuten la importancia de enfoques adaptados culturalmente para las pruebas genéticas y el potencial para abordar las disparidades en el sistema de salud. Además, este podcast destaca la investigación en curso y la necesidad de datos inclusivos para servir mejor a las poblaciones diversas en América Latina.

Episode 4: Season 7: Access to Genetic Care in Diverse Communities: The Latin American Experience (English version) Oct 14, 2024

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In collaboration with LA-GETH, this podcast titled " Access to Genetic Care in Diverse Communities: The Latin American Experience" features Karin Álvarez Valenzuela, PhD from Chile, and Adriana Della Valle, MD, from Uruguay, and explores the unique challenges and insights surrounding genetic testing in diverse Latin American populations.
Experts discuss the importance of culturally tailored approaches to genetic testing and the potential for addressing health disparities. Furthermore, this podcast also highlights ongoing research and the need for inclusive data to better serve diverse populations in Latin America.

Episode 2: Previous CGA-IGC Grant recipients - Giovana Torrezan, PhD Aug 06, 2024

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This new podcast series, initiated by the CGA-IGC Research Committee in 2023, highlights the work of previous CGA-IGC Research Grant recipients.
The second episode is hosted by Catie Neumann, MS., LCGC, a Cancer Genetic Counselor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and features the 2022 grant recipient, Giovana Torrezan, PhD, an associate researcher at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The podcast transcript is available here.

Episode 3: Season 7: Mentorship - A Shared Experience Jul 05, 2024

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This episode is hosted by Veroushka Ballester, MD, MS, and features Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH, and Jennifer K. Maratt, MD, MS, both gastroenterologists.

Together, Drs Stoffel and Maratt reflect on their mentoring connection. They delve into the significance of effective communication, mentorship planning, and vision. Their discussions also explore the dynamics of successful long-distance mentorship relationships. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice!

Episode 2: Season 7 - Episode 2: Decisional regret post-prophylactic gastrectomy for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) May 01, 2024

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This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, LGC, and features Jeremy Davis, MD, a National Cancer Institute (NIH) surgical oncologist.
Together, they discuss Dr. Davis’ recent article published in the Journal of Medical Genetics titled “Decision-making and regret in patients with germline CDH1 variants undergoing prophylactic total gastrectomy.”

This podcast was released during Patient Experience Week. Read our blog post to learn more about this podcast HERE

Episode 1: Season 7 - Episode 1: Constitutional MLH1 hypermethylation Mar 22, 2024

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This episode is hosted by Emma Keel, MS, CGC, and features Megan Hoenig, MS, MPH, CGC a certified genetic counselor at the Mayo Clinic.
Together, they discuss the contribution of MLH1 constitutional methylation to Lynch syndrome diagnosis. They also explore disease definitions and mechanisms and current genetic testing guidelines while discussing the open questions in the field.
This podcast was released on #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay. Read our blog post "MLH1 hypermethylation during #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay" here https://tinyurl.com/3zkurynf

Episode 5: Episode 5: S.6 Ep.5 Position statement of the International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours (InSiGHT) on APC I1307K and Cancer Risk Dec 04, 2023

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This episode is hosted by Thomas Slavin, MD, FACMG, DABMD, a Chief Scientific Officer at HALO Precision Diagnostics
and features Laura Valle, PhD, a Principal Investigator, at the Catalan Institute of Oncology, IDIBELL.
They discuss the position statement on the APC I1307K allele and its association with cancer predisposition which was generated by a multidisciplinary international expert group endorsed by the International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours (InSiGHT).
Read our blog post "Evidence based guidance for APC I1307K and Cancer Risk" here
Stay tuned for more podcasts in 2024! If you missed any of our earlier 2023 podcasts, you can find them here

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