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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media
Genetic Counseling
Rare Diseases
Genetic Testing
Genetics
CRISPR
Gene Therapy
Sickle Cell Disease
Clinical Trials
Patient Advocacy
Pharmacogenomics
Cancer Diagnostics
Achondroplasia
Newborn Screening
Precision Medicine
Breast Cancer
Personalized Medicine
Human Genome Project
DNA Testing
Biotechnology
Urea Cycle Disorders

Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For 14 years, 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 Science and Medicine Podca... more

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When patients relocate or relatives living abroad need cascade testing, finding a qualified genetics professional in another country can be surprisingly difficult. The new Global Genetics Directory aims to change that through a free, verified, peer-t... more

For most people, eating is an ordinary part of the day. But when you have phenylketonuria (PKU), every meal can involve calculations, preparation, medical monitoring, and decisions that affect how your brain and body feel.

This is DNA Today, a podca... more

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Prenatal cell-free DNA screening is designed to assess a pregnancy for chromosome conditions; but in rare cases, it can reveal something entirely unexpected about the pregnant patient’s own health.

In this episode, Kira Dineen is joined in-person by... more

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What happens during genetic counseling after someone develops colon cancer at a young age and their tumor testing raises concern for Lynch syndrome?

This is the eighth installment in our Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, cance... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Brown
Geneticist, science communicator, author
University/Independent
Episode: #413 PKU Beyond the Diet: Food, Mental Health, and Daily Life
Lillian Isabella
Playwright, advocate, graduate student in Narrative Medicine
Columbia University Narrative Medicine
Episode: #413 PKU Beyond the Diet: Food, Mental Health, and Daily Life
Diana Bianchi
Physician-scientist, pioneer in non-invasive prenatal testing
NIH/NICHD (former director, NIH Child and Human Development), leader of IDENTIFY study
Episode: #412 How Prenatal cfDNA Can Uncover Undiagnosed Maternal Cancer
Audacious Audrey
Content creator referenced in episode
Episode: #410 Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s 1q21.1 Microdeletion: What Does It Explain?
Gabrielle Glaser
New York Times best-selling author and journalist
The New York Times; author of American Baby
Episode: #409 How DNA Testing Exposed the Dark History of American Adoption
Amy Patterson
Licensed Board Certified Genetic Counselor in the Department of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins
Episode: #408 Low ALP, Fractures, and Early Tooth Loss Point to Hypophosphatasia
Art Still
Former NFL defensive end for Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills
Former NFL player; Still 4 Life founder
Episode: #407 NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Star Art Still on the Missed Signs of Hereditary Amyloidosis
Liz Still
Advocate, researcher, and physician associated with Still 4 Life
Still 4 Life
Episode: #407 NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Star Art Still on the Missed Signs of Hereditary Amyloidosis
Madhuri Hegde
Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Revity
Revity
Episode: #405 Why Insurance Denies Genetic Testing, and How to Navigate Coverage

Host

Kira Dineen
Creator and longtime host of the show; a genetic counselor by training with a focus on science communication and podcasting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 365 ratings
  • CRISPR

    Episodes about CRISPR and gene editing are really cool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate Oleksy
    United States7 months ago
  • Engaging

    I’ve tried out a few genetics shows, and so far this is my favorite. It goes beyond the basics while still being understandable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Davis 28
    United States7 months ago
  • Educational and Inspirational

    What a great show - I appreciate the insights the host and her guests share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OfficialAnika
    United States2 years ago
  • watson and crick did not win a nobel peace prize, they won in medicine-physiology

    When listening to a podcast for the first time, I start at the beginning. They do often get better over time as the podcaster gains experience. This podcaster gets positive points for clearly stating that she isn’t an expert, that she is learning along with the audience. I definitely allow a lot of slack for pronunciation, scientific terms are often difficult to pronounce or have >1 accepted pronunciation.

    But, while listening to episode #2, I turned it off after the 5th time the podcaster said ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grateful in my garden
    United States2 years ago
  • Frustrating

    This podcasts interviews

    lots of great experts with a deep knowledge but always frustrates me because the technical stuff is never really addressed in any depth. With some genetic knowledge I repeatedly find it a missed opportunity, as the questions I want to ask are omitted. If it has a huge lay audience that’s fine, but not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Llwynogarian
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some critique episodes for depth on technical details, yet overall high quality.
Listeners praise accessible deep dives into genetics and engaging guests.
Many say episodes are informative and inspiring for aspiring genetic counselors.

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#413 PKU Beyond the Diet: Food, Mental Health, and Daily Life
Q: How has the diet and PKU management evolved from your childhood to adulthood for Lillian?
The discussion covers transitioning responsibilities to the individual, the role of education in teaching food choices early, and strategies to maintain social normalcy while staying adherent, including advocacy and engagement with healthcare teams.
#413 PKU Beyond the Diet: Food, Mental Health, and Daily Life
Q: Dr. Brown, why did you write your book and how has it helped the PKU community and parents?
She wrote it to share lived experiences, provide a window into family dynamics, and illuminate emotional aspects of PKU, hoping to guide clinicians and families and reduce trauma by offering a more holistic view of living with PKU.
#412 How Prenatal cfDNA Can Uncover Undiagnosed Maternal Cancer
Q: Why is obtaining guidelines important for this work, and what is the current status?
There is a push from genomic and oncology societies to publish robust guidelines so clinicians know how to manage these cases, including when to pursue imaging and treatment during pregnancy; efforts are ongoing with multiple organizations and collaborations to develop these guidelines.
#412 How Prenatal cfDNA Can Uncover Undiagnosed Maternal Cancer
Q: How did the IDENTIFY study start and why was there initial resistance?
Clinicians and labs worried it could lead to fishing expeditions or misinterpretation, but retrospective observations and clinician reports about cancer in women with unusual NIPT findings spurred the prospective study at the NIH, with IRB concerns gradually addressed.
#412 How Prenatal cfDNA Can Uncover Undiagnosed Maternal Cancer
Q: What happens from there when a non-reportable or uninterpretable result is found on a prenatal test?
The workflow involves lab follow-up, repeat sequencing, and often mobilizing a multidisciplinary team to determine whether the signal is maternal or fetal, with MRI and other tests used to assess potential cancer.

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A genetics-focused interview show that covers everything from cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR and spatial biology to newborn screening, rare diseases, and patient advocacy. Episodes feature a mix of genetic counselors, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and patient voices, with a strong emphasis on practical implications for care, policy, and access to testing and therapies. Noteworthy strengths include accessible explanations of complex science, a cadence that blends clinical and human-interest perspectives, and ongoing exploration of how genetics intersects with policy, ethics, and public health. The show tends to spotlight real-world applications, workforce education, and the evolving landscape of genomic medicine, making i... more

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2. Lillian Isabella
3. Diana Bianchi
4. Audacious Audrey
5. Gabrielle Glaser
6. Amy Patterson
7. Art Still
8. Liz Still

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