DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Updated: 03 Oct 2025 • 389 episodes
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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 and 2021 Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner*** Learn more (and stream all 180+ episodes) at DNApodcast.com. You can contact the show at info@DNApodcast.com.

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Genetic counselors at the CTGCA conference discuss how economics, advocacy, and adaptability shape the future of genetic counseling.

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Patient Advocates/Producers Devin Sidell and Amy Byer Shainman share their hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome journeys that inspired the first HBOC scripted feature film.

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A leading expert in pediatric genetics and skeletal disorders, Dr. Janet Laegare, provides her expertise. 

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Drs. Christine Eng, Eric Green, and Marina Sirota share highlights of their presentations at this week’s AGBT Precision Health 2025 Meeting in California.

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Beyond The Thesis with Papa PhD episode where Kira Dineen is interviewed by Dr. David Mendes about science communications, networking, and GC grad school apps.

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The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition’s Jenifer Waldrop shares her insider strategies on advancing health equity for rare diseases through advocacy, partnerships, and policy change.

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