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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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 [email protected].

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
359
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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#119 Infertility Series: Lauren Isley on Fertility Genetic Counseling

#119 Infertility Series: Lauren Isley on Fertility Genetic Counseling

This episode is kicking off a series about infertility. The launch of this series is coinciding with infertility awareness week, April 19-25th, 2020. Over the next few episodes of DNA Today, we will …

00:36:34  |   Fri 03 Apr 2020
#118 Zaki Sabet on Hematologic Cancers

#118 Zaki Sabet on Hematologic Cancers

Zaki Sabet joins the show to discuss issues in the diagnostic process of hematologic cancers. Zaki has been with Precipio since co-founding the company in 2011 and currently serves as the Chief Opera…

00:35:18  |   Fri 20 Mar 2020
#117 Dr. Janina Jeff on African Genomes

#117 Dr. Janina Jeff on African Genomes

This episode continues the crossover series with other podcasts. Joining the show is Dr. Janina Jeff, who is a Human Geneticist and the first African American to graduate with a PhD in Human Genetics…

00:34:48  |   Fri 06 Mar 2020
#116 DNA Ally on Direct To Consumer Genetic Testing

#116 DNA Ally on Direct To Consumer Genetic Testing

By the end of 2020, roughly 100 million people will have taken an at-home DNA test, according to MIT Technology Review. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the combined populations of Texa…

00:30:52  |   Fri 21 Feb 2020
#115 Dr. Daria Julkowska on The European Joint Program on Rare Diseases

#115 Dr. Daria Julkowska on The European Joint Program on Rare Diseases

Dr. Daria Julkowska joins the show for Rare Disease Month as the Coordinator of the European Joint Program on Rare Diseases. This organization was newly established in January 2019. Daria is of Polis…

00:35:53  |   Fri 07 Feb 2020
#114 Matt Burgess on Australasia Genetic Counseling

#114 Matt Burgess on Australasia Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counselor Matt Burgess join the first episode of 2020 to talk about Australian genetic counseling and being a clinical science liaison. He built one of Australia’s most successful genetic cou…

00:32:20  |   Fri 03 Jan 2020
#113 Lauren Winter on Dental Genetics

#113 Lauren Winter on Dental Genetics

This episode is part of the crossover series with other podcasts, today’s episode is a crossover with “Advancing Dentistry” also hosted by Kira Dineen.

Lauren Winter joins host Kira Dineen on this …

00:34:30  |   Fri 06 Dec 2019
#112 Sam Toy on Pediatric Genetic Counseling

#112 Sam Toy on Pediatric Genetic Counseling

On this episode, we explore the pediatric speciality of genetic counseling. Guest Sam Toy is a pediatric genetic counselor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She earned her…

00:28:30  |   Fri 22 Nov 2019
#111: NSGC 2019 Recap

#111: NSGC 2019 Recap

The National Society of Genetic Counselors celebrated 40 years at this year’s annual conference! In 2019, we surpassed having 5,000 genetic counselors in the US/Canada! We now have 45 genetic counsel…

00:36:00  |   Mon 11 Nov 2019
#110 Gattaca, 22 Years Later

#110 Gattaca, 22 Years Later

It’s been 22 years since THE genetic thriller was released…. Gattaca. How has the film aged with genetic technology, society, ethics, and more? Find out in this episode!

If it’s been a while since yo…

00:33:22  |   Thu 24 Oct 2019
#109 Shenela Lakhani on Genetic Counseling in Qatar

#109 Shenela Lakhani on Genetic Counseling in Qatar

Shenela Lakhani is the Director of Genetic Counseling and Clinical Engagement for the Center of Neurogenetics at Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City. In this role she studies the genetics…

00:29:45  |   Fri 04 Oct 2019
#108 Dr. Becky Winslow on Pharmacogenomics

#108 Dr. Becky Winslow on Pharmacogenomics

On this episode Dr. Becky Winslow, a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, shares her insight about pharmacogenomics. She is a Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium Member, a Registered Pharmaco…

00:32:11  |   Fri 20 Sep 2019
#107 Eleanor Griffith on Grey Genetics

#107 Eleanor Griffith on Grey Genetics

The genetic podcast crossover series continues with Grey Genetics’ Patient Stories! Host Eleanor Griffith returns as a guest to offer listeners a peek inside her genetic counseling company behind the…

00:32:06  |   Fri 06 Sep 2019
#106 Sano Genetics on Autism Genetics

#106 Sano Genetics on Autism Genetics

This episode launches a new series within the show: crossover episodes! I’m teaming up with other genetics podcast to invite hosts of other shows to join me on DNA Today and sometimes I’ll be a guest…

00:28:25  |   Fri 23 Aug 2019
#105 Secret Sequence on Genetic Privacy

#105 Secret Sequence on Genetic Privacy

This episode launches Secret Sequence as the new sponsor for the show! Joining me on the episode are the founding team of Secret Sequence, Jason Corbiere and Austin Maier.

On This Episode We Discuss …

00:33:30  |   Fri 02 Aug 2019
#104 Genetics of Opioid Addiction

#104 Genetics of Opioid Addiction

Listeners, I have a big favor to ask from all of you. The Podcast Award nomination season has begun! It’s a people’s choice type of award. In order to be in the running I need listeners like you to n…

00:32:00  |   Fri 05 Jul 2019
#103 Brianne Kirkpatrick on Adoptee Genetic Testing

#103 Brianne Kirkpatrick on Adoptee Genetic Testing

On This Episode We Discuss:

Services WatershedDNA Offers

Motivation Behind Writing “The DNA Guide for Adoptees”

Differences in Genealogical Research for Adoptees Compared to General Population

Prepar…

00:27:16  |   Fri 07 Jun 2019
#102 Seth Rotberg on Huntington Disease

#102 Seth Rotberg on Huntington Disease

Seth Rotberg, a rare disease patient advocate and motivational speaker, joins the show to share his perspective on Huntington Disease (HD).


From 2011 – 2015, Seth served on the boards for the HDSA …

00:26:25  |   Fri 03 May 2019
#101 Genetic Counseling Match Day

#101 Genetic Counseling Match Day

Happy Genetic Counseling Match Day!

Today we are celebrating the genetic counseling graduate program match day by discussing how to prepare and what to expect during the first year. We also provide…

00:30:30  |   Fri 26 Apr 2019
#100 Carl Zimmer on Human Heredity

#100 Carl Zimmer on Human Heredity

This show is a landmark episode, number 100! I want to sincerely thank all you listeners, new and old, for tuning in. It’s been such a fantastic experience over the last 7 years to share news and int…

00:34:19  |   Fri 05 Apr 2019
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