DNA Dialogues: Conversations in Genetic Counseling Research

In this episode we discuss research on patient and family experiences in neurogenetics. You can find the Journal of Genetic Counseling webpage via onlinelibrary.wiley.com or via the National Society of Genetic Counselors website .    Segment 1: “ Individuals' experiences in genetic counseling and predictive testing for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ” Connolly Steigerwald is a certified ge...

Guests include Megan Cho to discuss her paper, “Beyond multiple choice: Clinical simulation as a rigorous and inclusive method for assessing genetic counseling competencies” as well as Amanda Polanski and Ashley Kuhl to discuss their paper, “Leadership development in genetic counseling graduate programs.”   In this episode we discuss clinical training by exploring papers that discuss clinical simu...

Guests include Gina Sanchez to talk about her paper, “Status of abortion curriculum in genetic counseling: Survey of graduate programs and recent graduates in the United States” and Dr. Holly Rankin to discuss her paper, “Termination counseling among US perinatal genetic counselors in the setting of second trimester fetal anomalies.”   Segment 1: Gina Sanchez, MS, MB(ASCP), CGC is a genetic counse...

In this episode we discuss navigating non-invasive prenatal screening, also known as non-invasive prenatal testing, by reviewing two articles covering genetic counseling insights, informed consent challenges, and inclusive practices. You can find the Journal of Genetic Counseling webpage via onlinelibrary.wiley.com or via the National Society of Genetic Counselors website .    Segment 1 “Genetic c...

In our fourth episode, we delve into the importance of gender-inclusive language in genetic counseling and the specific challenges transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face in accessing hereditary cancer care. You can find these articles in a special virtual issue of the Journal of Genetic Counseling which is free and open access for the month of June. You can find the Journal of Genet...

To celebrate DNA Day we are releasing our April episode exploring concepts related to the diagnostic odyssey, whole genome sequencing, and results returned.    Segment 1: A Journey of Hope and Resilience   In our first segment, we delve into the research conducted by Celine Lewis, focusing on the emotional impact of receiving a "no primary finding" (NPF) result from genome sequencing. This recent...

Welcome to the first episode of DNA Dialogues! Today is February 29th, 2024. It is a leap year, so today marks an extra special rare disease day.    Rare diseases can impact so many people - from patients themselves, to families, to broader communities. To celebrate rare disease day, we are going to dive into two recent articles from the Journal of Genetic Counseling that showcase the rare disease...

Welcome to DNA Dialogues, where we dive into the intricate world of genetic counseling research. We are excited to announce our pilot episode will be released on Rare Disease Day 2024 (Thursday February 29th).  Listen for a sneak peek at what is coming up on the podcast. Join us as we peel back the layers of groundbreaking articles from the Journal of Genetic Counseling, bringing you exclusive dis...