DNA Dialogues: Conversations in Genetic Counseling Research

#31-Trust & Timing: Parental Decisions About Secondary Findings

Understanding the decision of parents to opt-out of medically actionable secondary findings offered through genome sequencing   Guest Bios: Robin Hayeems is a Senior S

#30-Reflecting Real Patient Experiences: Innovative Clinical Research Methods

In this episode, we are exploring innovative research methodologies in genetics, including narrative and visual methods, conversation analysis and body mapping. Our guest

#29-Cancer Genetic Testing Access: Lessons from Point-of-Care & Primary Care

In this episode of DNA Dialogues, we explore two innovative approaches to improving access to genetic testing and hereditary cancer care. First, Daniella Kamara and Maria

Community engagement in research: Intersex individual's perspectives of prenatal screening

Learn the importance of community engagement in intersex research from Louis Canavan and Bria Brown-King. Discover insights into how intersex voices shape prenatal screen

#28-Predictive testing in ALS: How do patients make decisions?

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of predictive genetic testing in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) from Dr. Jade Howard's recent study. Learn how it impact

#27- Protecting genetic information: Life insurance and GINA

In this episode we are exploring 2 recent Journal of Genetic Counseling articles on the topic of insurance coverage and concerns about genetic discrimination. Segment 1:

#26-Patient Support: Results Booklet & Logotherapy

Today’s episode explores two deeply human dimensions of genetic counseling- how we support families as they process complex genomic information over time and how people m

#25- Patient Perspectives & Preferences with Risk and Uncertainty

In this episode we are talking about uncertainty and risk along with patient preferences for communication. Segment 1: The attitudes of individuals with or at risk of adu

Bonus- Questions with the Editor of Journal of Genetic Counseling

We are talking about submitting and publishing manuscripts in the Journal of Genetic Counseling! J9 Austin, the Editor-in-Chief, sits down to explain the process of revie

#24-Clinical genetic services: Provider retention & telegenetics

Today’s episode is about clinical genetic services. In the first segment, Khalida talks to authors Courtney and Jade about retention of patient-facing genetic counselors

#23- Building Systems for Genetic Care: PRS Implementation and EDS Triage

Today we are featuring two articles that relate to moving genetics into mainstream healthcare. In our first segment, we discuss polygenic risk scores and the transition f

#22-Genetic Counselor Appreciation: Professional Identity & Well Being

Earlier this month, we celebrated Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day on November 13! In recognition of this, we are featuring 2 articles that explore professional issues

#21- From Specialty Clinics to Family Medicine: Rethinking Access to Genetics

The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care:A paradigm shift for our profession   Natasha Berman (she/her) MA, MS, MPH, CGC is a clinical genetic coun

#20- Revisiting Research: Implementation Science & Retrospective Chart Review

In this episode, we talk with two authors who have papers featured in the special issue of the Journal of Genetic Counseling on Research Methods in Genetic Counseling. In

#19-Shifting Paradigms: APOE in Dyslipidemia & Patient Voices in Neurogenetics

We are discussing perspective changes in neurology genetics with the crossover of the APOE gene in neuro and cardio as well as telehealth for neurology predictive testing

#18-Stats, Stories, and Science: Rethinking Research in Genetic Counseling

In this episode, we talk to two genetic counselors about their recent publications in a special edition of the Journal of Genetic Counseling focused on research methods i

#17-Patient Understanding of Sex and Gender in cell-free DNA Screening

In this episode, we explore the motivations, findings, and clinical implications of a recent study examining patient understanding of the terms “sex” and “gender” in the

#16-Cancer Care: Surgical Genetic Testing & Pancreatic Cancer Screening

In this episode we are exploring two publications related to cancer care. In our first segment we talk to 2 authors about their research on genetic counselors and identif

#15-DNA Day: Unexpected DTC Results & Gender Diverse Care

In this episode we feature 2 articles that explore hot topics in genetics as well as opportunities to improve patient care in honor of DNA Day on April 25. DNA day commem

#14- Cardio & Genetics: Exploring Revenue & Best Practices

In this episode, we are discussing 2 articles focused on cardiovascular genetics. In the first segment, Khalida talks to authors Marianne and Erin about their research ex