DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

We're excited to release our second installment in our new Mock Genetic Counseling Session series! In this installment, our host Genetic Counselor Kira Dineen and student Annette Grynspan perform a m…

Discover how Connect My Variant, a groundbreaking nonprofit, is revolutionizing the way families share crucial genetic information. Dr. Brian Shirts and Katy Meta reveal how their organization bridge…

We explore a remarkable story of genetics, family history, and groundbreaking research with Dr. Susan Liebman and Dr. Elizabeth McNally. Together, they’ve identified a genetic mutation with life-savi…

We’re back from the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting in beautiful Denver, Colorado! This episode recaps the highlights, discussions, and discoveries from five packed days…

Dr. Joanne Donovan, Chief Medical Officer at Edgewise Therapeutics, join the show to discuss Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Becker) and emerging treatments.

We dive into Dr. Donovan’s role at Edgewise …

We are learning about an exciting, newer career in the genomics field: genome health analyst. This role is rapidly gaining importance as the demand for interpreting personal genomic data continues to…

We're excited to announce the launch of our new Mock Genetic Counseling Session series! In our first installment, genetic counselor Catherine Mayo and student Ariel Modeste perform a mock cancer gene…

We explore the powerful work of Father Founded, an organization dedicated to reuniting Amerasian families separated by war. It shares the heartwarming story of Scott McMullen, a retired firefighter a…

Two-time Emmy-winning celebrity chef Sandra Lee joins the show. Known for her innovative “Semi-Homemade” cooking style that revolutionized how millions approach the kitchen, Sandra is not just a culi…

After discovering she’s a carrier for Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes, host Kira Dineen sought out to learn more. She met a leading expert in CMS, Dr. Hanns Lochmüller. 

Dr. Lochmüller is a neurolo…

We’re recapping and reflecting on the 43rd National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Conference that took place in vibrant New Orleans. As always, the sense of community was incredible, an…

In this special episode of DNA Today, we are honored to be joined by one of the most influential figures in modern science, Dr. Francis Collins. 

Dr. Collins served as the Director of the National …

On Episodes #288 and #289 of DNA Today, I spoke with Victoria Gray, the first person treated with CRISPR for her Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) symptoms. Since then, I’ve met two amazing patient advocates…

Content/Trigger Warning: This conversation includes sensitive topics of sexual abuse, violence, suicide, and homicide. It is not suitable for younger audiences. 

We delve into the complex and deepl…

We have wanted to explore the role of RNA analysis in genetic testing for a long time on DNA Today, but waited until we could get THE leader in the space, Ambry Genetics. The Vice President of Resear…

As many of our listeners know, our host Kira Dineen is a member of the LGBQTIA+ community and thought this was an important episode to share with listeners. She is also on the DNA Dialogues team and …

Colleen Gioffreda was such a dynamic and charismatic guest in this episode of “It Happened To Me” we had to share it on DNA Today! Our host Kira Dineen is the Executive Producer on this podcast and j…

Discover New Advances in the world of genetics. From genetic technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For over a decade host Kira Dineen has chatted with leaders in genetics like NBC’…

How many biological children can one sperm donor create? What are the regulations surrounding donor sperm? How can prospective parents verify the sperm donor they selected is in fact the sperm they u…

We are delving into the genetic causes of epilepsy in this episode, specifically the role of ATP6V0C in epilepsy. To do so we are joined by Dr. Kari Mattison, Dr. Luis Miguel Oliveira, and Ana Rita.