Demystifying Genetics
This is a podcast series called Demystifying Genetics where I, Dr Matt Burgess, Genetic Counsellor interview other genetic counsellors, people working in genetics or people affected by genetic conditions. We chat about human clinical genetics, genetic counselling, ethics, pyschosocial issues and more. To contact me, please reach out at matt at insightgenomica dot au
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Podcasting since 2018 • 28 episodes
Demystifying Genetics
Latest Episodes
Resilience After Redundancy: A Genetic Counsellor's Journey; Demystifying Genetics with Angela Arnold Ross
Matt sits down with Angela Arnold-Ross, an Australian genetic counsellor living in New Jersey, for a candid and heartfelt conversation about professional resilience and personal growth in the field of genetic counselling.• Sharing the e...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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55:22
Demystifying Genetics with Laura Yeates
Dr. Laura Yeates shares her journey as a cardiac genetic counsellor specialising in inherited heart diseases and supporting families affected by sudden cardiac death. We explore her recent PhD research on developing support interventions for th...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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57:45
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Demystifying Genetics with Sarah Powell from Inherited Cancers Australia
Sarah Powell, CEO of Inherited Cancers Australia, shares her journey from triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis at age 29 to discovering her BRCA1 mutation and becoming a powerful advocate for others facing inherited cancer risk.• Dia...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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51:14
Demystifying Genetics with Sibel Saya
Dr. Matt Burgess interviews genetic counsellor and researcher Dr. Sibel Saya about integrating genetic testing into primary healthcare settings, focusing on polygenic risk scores as a tool for personalizing cancer screening.• Genetic co...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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43:53
Demystifying Genetics with Erica Spaeth
This episode dives into polygenic risk testing, exploring how genetic data can inform healthcare strategies. We discuss the complexities of communicating risk, the role of polygenic scores in identifying disease susceptibility, and the evolving...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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49:41
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