DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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#253 Inborn Errors of Immunity with Felicia Morton and Torry Howell Sep 08, 2023

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Rare disease advocate, Felicia Morton, and genetic counselor, Torry Howell, join us to talk about inborn errors of immunity including chronic granulomatous disease.

#252 Pierre Robin Syndrome with Corinne Merlino Sep 01, 2023

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DNA Today’s Communication Lead, Corinne Merlino, shares about her rare congenital birth defect that affects craniofacial development and how it influenced her to become a genetic counselor.

#251 Diversifying Genetic Research with 23andMe Aug 25, 2023

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Drs. Anjali Shastri and Ruth Tennen, of 23andMe, explore an important issue in healthcare, diversifying genetic research with a focus on sickle cell disease.

#250 Orphan Black: The Next Chapter with Madeline Ashby Aug 18, 2023

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We are celebrating the 250th episode of DNA Today and the 10 year anniversary of Orphan Black premiere with Madeline Ashby who was a writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter.

#249 Men in Genetic Counseling Aug 11, 2023

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Genetic counselors, John Zimmerman and Daniel Riconda, explore the experience of being males in the field.

#248 Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency Aug 04, 2023

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Researchers, Dr. Aimée Dudley and Dr. Andrea Gropman, and patient advocate, Tresa Warner, discuss the most common urea cycle disorder.

#247 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Exon Skipping Jul 28, 2023

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Episode recommendations to learn about DMD.

#246 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 2 Jul 21, 2023

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Advice focused on the personal statement of the on genetic counseling program applications. Featuring incoming grad students Corinne Merlino and Maya Patel, recorded in NBC’s Stamford Studios!

#245 Genetic Counseling Program Applications: Part 1 Jul 14, 2023

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Advice on genetic counseling program applications with incoming grad students Corinne Merlino and Maya Patel, recorded in NBC’s Stamford Studios!

#244 Genetic Counseling History: The 70s Jul 07, 2023

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Step into our time machine to the genetic counseling field in the 70s with Virginia Corson.