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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Episodes
19 episodes
Demystifying Genetics with Susan Manley
This year, I was given a six month contract to work as a consultant medical science liaison at Myriad Genetics. I must admit, I was apprehensive; Myriad has a contentious reputation, especially amongst the genetic counseling community in North ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:17
Demystifying Genetics with Kathryn van Diemen
We're thrilled to welcome Kathryn van Diemen, a data aficionado turned genetic counsellor, who shares her captivating journey and current role at TrackGene. From discovering her love for data and genetics to exploring rugby fields and engaging ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:17
Demystifying Genetics with Alison McEwen
Experience the gratifying journey of Dr. Alison McEwen, a pioneer in genetic counseling, and the current president of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia. Embark with us as we traverse Alison's path of setting up the UTS Genetic Counselin...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:21
Demystifying Genetics with Maya Chopra
In an engaging exploration of genetics, join me as I converse with the distinguished Dr. Maya Chopra of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. We delve into her captivating journey of researching rare and complex disorders, prov...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:42
Demystifying Genetics with Julia Mansour
Prepare to be immersed in the intriguing world of genetic counseling as we navigate its intersection with law, policy, and public health, with our esteemed guest, Julia Mansour. This episode promises to expand your horizons, offering insights i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:12
Demystifying Genetics with Janice Berliner
Get set for an enlightening journey into genetics and writing with the remarkable Janice Berliner. Our conversation traverses her career evolution from being a genetic counselor to steering the helm as a program director, revealing her fears, i...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:13
Demystifying Genetics with Laura Forrest
Explore the captivating world of genetic counseling with Laura Forrest, a respected academic and associate genetic counsellor all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Together, we untangle the intricacies of qualitative research in clinical genet...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:55
Demystifying Genetics with Pilar Magoulas
In this second episode of season 2 of Demystifying Genetics I chat with Chief Genetic Counselor Pilar Magoulas from Texas, USA. This is my first episode in this series where I chat with an American genetic counselor.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:42
Demystifying Genetics with Elly Lynch
Hello! I've returned with my podcast Demystifying Genetics. In this return pod I talk to senior genetic counsellor Elly Lynch. Elly and I discuss genetic counselling in the current climate in Melbourne, Australia.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:41
Demystifying Genetics for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week
This week is Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness and I was lucky enough to have three fabulous guests on Demystifying Genetics. First Guest – Ellen Matlof, Genetic Counselor & Director, My Gene Counsel Ellen is a genetic counsell...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:17:15
Demystifying Genetics with Mike Field
In this ninth Demystifying Genetics podcast I discuss Fragile X and other conditions of learning disability with Dr Mike Field, Consultant Clinical Geneticist. Mike has a lovely way of taking complex concepts and issues and explaining in a way ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:03
Demystifying Genetics with John Conaghan
Welcome to a podcast all about Huntington disease (HD). Joining me in this podcast is Senior Social Worker John Conaghan. I love all my guests and love all of my conversations about demystifying genetics, however this podcast feels special. Joh...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:52
Demystifying Genetics with Martin Delatycki
Prof Martin Delatycki joins me for this podcast. Martin is a clinical geneticist in Melbourne, Australia. He works clinically, but also has a strong research interest. We speak about the following genetic conditions: • Friedreich’s ataxia • Her...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:37
Demystifying Genetics with Kristine Barlow - Stewart
In this podcast I was lucky enough to speak to Kristine Barlow – Stewart. Kris has been a genetic counsellor in Australia for many years. Kris is highly involved with genetics education and this is what we have a good chat about. We explore iss...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:14
Demystifying Genetics with Lucinda Freeman
Lucinda is a fabulous genetic counsellor who I was lucky enough to study with back in 2004. We attended a conference last year in Cambridge, UK and before the start of the conference we spent a few days in Paris together where this photo was ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:31
Demystifying Genetics with Jane Tiller
Demystifying Genetics with Jane Tiller This podcast can be accessed via Apple iTunes Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/demystifying-genetics/id1387090904 or on Buzzsprout at http://demystifying-genetics.buzzsprout.com/ I was lucky...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:37
Demystifying Genetics with Yasmin Bylstra
I had the pleasure of catching up with Genetic Counsellor Yasmin in this latest podcast. Yasmin discussed many issues related to genetic counselling including pharmacogenomics and genetic conditions hypercholesterolemia and cardiac genetics.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:56
Demystifying Genetics with Ron Fleischer
It was a pleasure having Ron as my first guest on my podcast. We covered many topics including Ron's private genetic counselling practice in Sydney, Australia, what genetic counselling actually is, prenatal genetic counselling, expanded carrier...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:26
Demystifying Genetics with Matt Burgess
This is the first podcast in a series called Demystifying Genetics where I, Matt Burgess, Genetic Counsellor am interviewed by my partner Daniel Goodfellow. Podcasts to follow will have me interviewing genetic counsellors and others working in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:47