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
Sponsored by TrakGene
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Episodes
7 episodes
How Genetic Counseling Is Evolving Beyond Hospital Walls. Demystifying Genetics with Lauren Giannetti Sferrazza
Lauren Giannetti-Safaza, a genetic counselor from New Jersey, shares her journey transitioning from clinical practice to industry and discusses the evolution of genetic counseling roles. Throughout the conversation, she offers insights into bal...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:01:21
Beyond Genes: Can We Truly Measure the Impact of Genetic Counselling? Demystifying Genetics with Marion McAllister
Professor Marion McAllister shares the fascinating journey of developing the Genetic Counselling Outcome Scale, a groundbreaking tool that measures patient empowerment rather than just anxiety reduction. We explore how this simple questionnaire...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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44:15
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What Happens When You Become Your Own Boss in Genetic Counseling? Demystifying Genetics with Scott Weissman.
Scott Weissman shares his journey of building a telehealth genetic counseling private practice, discussing the challenges of insurance contracts, licensing across states, and adapting to technological changes in cancer genetics.• Opened...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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48:25
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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
