By Margaret Hill ’19 & Haley Fischman ’20
This podcast reviews recent news stories in the field of genetics, covering topics like testing for Lynch syndrome, using genetic testing for cancer treatment, IVF using DNA from three parents, and new CRISPR technology.
The Diagnostic Odyssey: Clayton Mann ’19 & Laura Bulmer ’20
This podcast discusses the diagnostic odyssey, which is the medical journey that patients and families go through when there is no obvious diagnosis for their symptoms or conditions.
Women in Science: Mercedes Zoeteman ’19 & Sarah Burzynski ’20
This podcast discusses important women in science who were denied credit and forgotten in history, including Rosalind Franklin, Nettie Stevens, and Salome Gluecksohn-Waelsch.
Diversity in Genetic Testing and HealthcarE: Ryan Hartman ’19 & Aimee Durrett ’20
This podcast discusses the lack of representation of individuals of non-European ancestral backgrounds in genome-wide association studies.
Newborn Screening and Early Check: Evelyn Cabon ’20 & Dan Serber ’20
This podcast discusses newborn screening and a related research study in North Carolina called Early Check, which extends the typical newborn screening panel to include fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy.
Genetic Counseling for Down Syndrome: Stacey Wallen ’19 & Haley Hill ’20
This podcast discusses the challenges of providing patients with all the information necessary for decision-making while also advocating for the disability community.
History and Future of Embryo Editing: Sam Miller ’19 & Matt Skorski ’19
This podcast discusses research involving embryo editing, CRISPR technology, and the related ethical and social implications.
