Genetics for Healthcare

We’re taking a look back at the podcast's remarkable growth and engagement throughout 2025. Nearly 5000 podcast downloads, listeners in 59 countries and counting, and the expanding reach across platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn is helping us to reach more people who need to learn the language of precision medicine and build confidence to be more effective advocates for their healthcare. Rome als...

Rome reconnects with Dr Tabari Baker, medical affairs executive and pioneer in the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. We learn how MSL have become critical connectors to revolutionize patient access to precision medicine. As genetic and genomic testing, particularly NGS, becomes increasingly central to healthcare, MSLs serve as the vital resource to clinicians, translating complex clinical scienc...

In this powerful conversation Rome talks with breast cancer conqueror Mary Royal, who shares her deeply personal experience with the fear and anxiety of cancer recurrence. Mary’s story takes a pivotal turn when she’s introduced to MRD (Molecular Residual Disease) testing, a groundbreaking technology also known as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) or form of liquid biopsy testing. This innovative test...

In this groundbreaking discussion, Rome talks with Dr. Ronan Kelly, Director of Scientific Discovery and Precision Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, and Chief of Oncology for the Baylor Scott & White Healthcare System, the largest non-profit health system in Texas, spanning vast rural and urban landscapes. Dr Kelly unveils how the visionary Texas Cancer Interception Institute is br...

Rome talks with Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, Chief Quality Officer of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), for a powerful conversation around the staggering $413 billion annual cost of diabetes in the U.S. Dr. Ebekozien illuminates 85 years of the ADA’s work and how precision medicine offers a vital path to preventing diabetes and mitigating its profound impact on health and healthcare budgets. He al...

this powerful episode, former Kansas City Chiefs great Art Still shares his personal journey with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR), a genetic mutation affecting 1 in 25 African Americans. Art discusses how years of playing in the NFL masked the symptoms of this underdiagnosed condition, which can lead to heart failure and other serious health issues. He emphasizes the importance of genetic test...

We delve into the world of pancreatic cancer with Pamela Acosta Marquardt, founder of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), and Julie Fleshman, its president and CEO, to discover the inspiring story behind PanCAN's creation and the remarkable progress made in the fight against this challenging disease. PanCan’s patient advocacy has revolutionized pancreatic cancer research funding, treatm...

In this episode filmed on location in Las Vegas, Rome and his guests dive deep into the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven precision medicine showcased at the HLTH USA Innovation conference. This is not just another conference – it's the epicenter of healthcare innovation! This episode serves as your insider's guide to HLTH, the largest healthcare technology show on the planet, attracting ov...

WARNING: may cause extreme disdain to health insurance companies and PBMs In this raw and revealing episode, Rome sits down with Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor, advocate, and host of the Out of Patients podcast. Matthew's journey is one of resilience and righteous rage. He dissects the broken healthcare system with strait talk, revealing how it's "working exactly as designed"……. to put profits o...

In this episode filmed on location in Las Vegas, Rome and his guests dive deep into the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven precision medicine showcased at the HLTH USA Innovation conference. This is not just another conference – it's the epicenter of healthcare innovation! This episode serves as your insider's guide to HLTH, the largest healthcare technology show on the planet, attracting ov...

This episode dives into how innovative technologies are enabling point-of-care clinical decision support, ensuring patients gain seamless access to potentially life-saving genetic information throughout their healthcare journey. Rome and ⁠Feyi Ayodele, CEO of Cancer IQ ⁠ and one of Modern Healthcare's 2024 Innovator's List, explore strategies to break down traditional barriers to patient access th...

Genetic counselors are essential healthcare professionals, expertly decoding complex genetic information and guiding patients through life-altering medical decisions. They translate the language of our genomes into understandable insights, helping families navigate hereditary risks and personalize treatment plans. But the role extends far beyond the science. GCs are trained to deliver difficult ne...

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the often-overlooked crisis of financial toxicity in the world of breast cancer . Molly MacDonald, the inspiring founder and CEO of The Pink Fund , an organization providing critical cancer financial support for non-medical expenses to breast cancer patients in active treatment. Molly paints a vivid picture of how financial toxicity creates a ripple effec...

Thank you for tuning into GENETICS FOR HEALTH CARE . . . A podcast dedicated to helping patients and their caregivers advocate for a precision medicine approach to treatment, disease screening and prevention. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram….soon on TikTok! Please hit that SUBCRIBE button on YouTube to get alerts and updates on new episodes like t...

Eric Williams, a husband, father, and pharmaceutical sales leader, shares his powerful and deeply personal journey with prostate cancer . He details the critical red flags, including an elevated PSA level , and emphasizes the life-saving importance of self-advocacy and pushing for further testing when something doesn't feel right. Eric opens up about his Unsignificant family history of cancer and...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Genetics For Healthcare: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tvMOrd9RyHLdOEGFNWavq?si=18815af6d1fe4da0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeneticsForHealthcare Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare For decades, genetic testing was rationed, reserved only for patients who fit narrow, outdated clinical guidelines. But what happens when those guidelines leave countless people at risk? In this...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare What if your DNA could help you avoid serious illnesses before they even start? In this episode of Genetics for Healthcare, we sit down with Dr. Robert Green, a leading medical geneticist at Harv...

This is GENETICS FOR HEALTHCARE—a podcast dedicated to helping patients and caregivers advocate for precision medicine in treatment, survivorship, disease screening, and prevention. #geneticsforhealthcare Ashley Dedmon understands the life-or-death power of speaking up for your health. A BRCA2 previvor, former teen caregiver to both parents with cancer, and passionate health equity advocate, she t...