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, inspirations, and her passion for nurturing the next generation in the field. She's also candid about her plunge into academia and the transformative landscape of genetic testing technology she's witnessed over her career.The second half of our chat takes a thought-provoking turn, exploring the crossroads of ethics, genetics, and writing. Berliner's decade-old book on ethics in genetic counseling is a testament to its enduring relevance. Hear her insights on the delicate dance of discovery and patient communication and her aims of making genetics more accessible to the average person. We also discuss the representation, or lack thereof, of genetic conditions in fiction, and the importance of authenticity in writing. A conversation with Janice Berliner is a deep dive into the human side of genetics and the power of storytelling in science. Tune in, you won't want to miss it!https://janiceberliner.com/https://a.co/d/2OdBE29https://a.co/d/6aP8yOsSupport the show

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, inspirations, and her passion for nurturing the next generation in the field. She's also candid about her plunge into academia and the transformative landscape of genetic testing technology she's witnessed over her career. The second half of our chat takes a thought-provoking turn, exploring the crossroads of ethics, genetics, and writing. Berliner's decade-old book on ethics in genetic counseling is a testament to its enduring relevance. Hear her insights on the delicate dance of discovery and patient communication and her aims of making genetics more accessible to the average person. We also discuss the representation, or lack thereof, of genetic conditions in fiction, and the importance of authenticity in writing. A conversation with Janice Berliner is a deep dive into the human side of genetics and the power of storytelling in science. Tune in, you won't want to miss it! <a href="https://janiceberliner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://janiceberliner.com/</a> <a href="https://a.co/d/2OdBE29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/2OdBE29</a> <a href="https://a.co/d/6aP8yOs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/6aP8yOs</a><a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Janice Berliner

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 genetics and the fascinating journey through her PhD in familial communications. We also delve deep into her publications and discuss the promising Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale. Along the way, enjoy lighter moments as Laura shares the story of her new puppy Alfie and his toilet training tale. Furthermore, we underscore the transformative power of feedback on refining our work.In the second half, we navigate the significance of mixed-methods research in shaping a robust academic and research career. Through an enriching conversation, we provide insight into the multi-method studies, their applications, and the merits of qualitative and quantitative methods. Laura also opens up about her experiences of co-authoring papers with her husband. Shifting gears, we discuss the Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale (G-COS), an innovative tool designed to measure the empowerment outcomes of genetic counseling. Discover the five constructs of the G-COS and learn how it can amplify the effectiveness of research and practice. Tune in to this enlightening episode and stay informed!Support the show

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 genetics and the fascinating journey through her PhD in familial communications. We also delve deep into her publications and discuss the promising Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale. Along the way, enjoy lighter moments as Laura shares the story of her new puppy Alfie and his toilet training tale. Furthermore, we underscore the transformative power of feedback on refining our work. In the second half, we navigate the significance of mixed-methods research in shaping a robust academic and research career. Through an enriching conversation, we provide insight into the multi-method studies, their applications, and the merits of qualitative and quantitative methods. Laura also opens up about her experiences of co-authoring papers with her husband. Shifting gears, we discuss the Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale (G-COS), an innovative tool designed to measure the empowerment outcomes of genetic counseling. Discover the five constructs of the G-COS and learn how it can amplify the effectiveness of research and practice. Tune in to this enlightening episode and stay informed!<a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Laura Forrest

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. Support the show

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. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Pilar Magoulas

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. Support the show

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. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Elly Lynch

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 &amp; Director, My Gene CounselEllen is a genetic counsellor extraordinaire in Connecticut, USA, with many years experience working in the familial cancer setting. We discuss:•	The role of the Genetic Counselor and their role in the ordering and interpretation of genetic results•	What a gene is and what variants in a gene means•	The My Gene Counsel Living Lab Report•	Hereditary cancer testing including BRCA1 &amp; BRCA2•	APOE testing and dementia •	Gene patenting •	Case studies of misinterpretation of genetic results due to no genetic counsellor being involvedSecond Guest- NicoleI go on to speak to Nicole. She has recently found out she has a BRCA2 mutation and was lovely enough to come on the podcast to share her story. We talk about how she came to have genetic testing, the impact it has had on her life and that of her family.Third Guest – Krystal Barter – Founder of Pink HopeKrystal has a very strong family history of breast cancer and she found out she had a BRCA1 mutation at 21. After having a preventative double mastectomy, Krystal founded an online support organisation called Pink Hope. Pink Hope is a fabulous resource. Support the show

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 &amp; Director, My Gene Counsel Ellen is a genetic counsellor extraordinaire in Connecticut, USA, with many years experience working in the familial cancer setting. We discuss: •	The role of the Genetic Counselor and their role in the ordering and interpretation of genetic results •	What a gene is and what variants in a gene means •	The My Gene Counsel Living Lab Report •	Hereditary cancer testing including BRCA1 &amp; BRCA2 •	APOE testing and dementia •	Gene patenting •	Case studies of misinterpretation of genetic results due to no genetic counsellor being involved Second Guest- Nicole I go on to speak to Nicole. She has recently found out she has a BRCA2 mutation and was lovely enough to come on the podcast to share her story. We talk about how she came to have genetic testing, the impact it has had on her life and that of her family. Third Guest – Krystal Barter – Founder of Pink Hope Krystal has a very strong family history of breast cancer and she found out she had a BRCA1 mutation at 21. After having a preventative double mastectomy, Krystal founded an online support organisation called Pink Hope. Pink Hope is a fabulous resource. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week

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 that is easy and straightforward to understand. Mike has been involved with many research projects to do with the genetics of learning disability and we spent some time talking about this. We also covered Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), which are techniques that an individual or couples may choose to achieve a pregnancy and by eliminating the risk of passing a certain condition on to the next generation. We end our podcast together by discussing bioinformatics and it’s relationship with clinical genetics and the future of genetics. Support the show

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 that is easy and straightforward to understand. Mike has been involved with many research projects to do with the genetics of learning disability and we spent some time talking about this. We also covered Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), which are techniques that an individual or couples may choose to achieve a pregnancy and by eliminating the risk of passing a certain condition on to the next generation. We end our podcast together by discussing bioinformatics and it’s relationship with clinical genetics and the future of genetics. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Mike Field

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. John is such a caring and empathic worker and his kindness shines through in this conversation.We discuss what Huntington disease is and how it affects people with the condition and also the affect it has on their families. John has a long history of working with people and families affected with HD. John was working before the gene for HD was discovered. We talk about what it was like when genetic testing for the HD gene became available. Before direct genetic testing was available, a less sophisticated test called “linkage” was available and John discusses the issues with this type of testing and the hope that came with direct genetic testing. The new hope is that of genetic therapies that may come.Support the show

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. John is such a caring and empathic worker and his kindness shines through in this conversation. We discuss what Huntington disease is and how it affects people with the condition and also the affect it has on their families. John has a long history of working with people and families affected with HD. John was working before the gene for HD was discovered. We talk about what it was like when genetic testing for the HD gene became available. Before direct genetic testing was available, a less sophisticated test called “linkage” was available and John discusses the issues with this type of testing and the hope that came with direct genetic testing. The new hope is that of genetic therapies that may come. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with John Conaghan

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•	Hereditary Haemochromatosis•	Tay Sachs disease•	Spinal Muscular atrophy•	Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3More information about these conditions can be found at rarediseases.org  We also talk about the genetic research and clinical trials that Martin is involved with including ones regarding resveratrol, rehabilitation and community screening. Support the show

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 •	Hereditary Haemochromatosis •	Tay Sachs disease •	Spinal Muscular atrophy •	Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 More information about these conditions can be found at <a href="http://rarediseases.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rarediseases.org</a> We also talk about the genetic research and clinical trials that Martin is involved with including ones regarding resveratrol, rehabilitation and community screening. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Martin Delatycki

Kristine Barlow

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 issues such as genetics education, evidence based genetic counselling research and the diagnostic odyssey. We also discuss the management of uncertainty in genetic counselling and the future of this profession. Support the show

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 issues such as genetics education, evidence based genetic counselling research and the diagnostic odyssey. We also discuss the management of uncertainty in genetic counselling and the future of this profession. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Kristine Barlow - Stewart

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 taken. Lucinda was granted a Churchill Fellowship in 2016. She spent a number of weeks visiting clinical genetics services in the USA and UK in 2017 and the report, which Lucinda authored is entitled “To gain a strong evidence base for counselling patients about whole genome testing - USA, UK”. Support the show

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 taken. Lucinda was granted a Churchill Fellowship in 2016. She spent a number of weeks visiting clinical genetics services in the USA and UK in 2017 and the report, which Lucinda authored is entitled “To gain a strong evidence base for counselling patients about whole genome testing - USA, UK”. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Lucinda Freeman

This is a podcast series called Demystifying Genetics where I, Matt Burgess, Genetic Counsellor interview other genetic counsellors or people working in genetics. We chat about human clinical genetics, genetic counselling, ethics, pyschosocial issues and more. To contact me, please reach out at matt at insightgenomica.au

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 enough to record this podcast with Jane Tiller in the studio in Melbourne. The photo is a selfie of us outside the studio. Jane and I discussed direct to consumer testing, life insurance and genetics and the tristate killer. Listen in for an interesting conversation about genetics and ethics. One of the topics we discussed was genetic sexual attraction. Wikipedia has an interesting page on this topic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_sexual_attraction Jane can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-tiller-13675728/ Support the show

Demystifying Genetics with Jane Tiller This podcast can be accessed via Apple iTunes Podcasts at <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/demystifying-genetics/id1387090904" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/demystifying-genetics/id1387090904</a> or on Buzzsprout at <a href="http://demystifying-genetics.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://demystifying-genetics.buzzsprout.com/</a> I was lucky enough to record this podcast with Jane Tiller in the studio in Melbourne. The photo is a selfie of us outside the studio. Jane and I discussed direct to consumer testing, life insurance and genetics and the tristate killer. Listen in for an interesting conversation about genetics and ethics. One of the topics we discussed was genetic sexual attraction. Wikipedia has an interesting page on this topic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_sexual_attraction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_sexual_attraction</a> Jane can be found at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-tiller-13675728/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-tiller-13675728/</a> <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Jane Tiller

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. Support the show

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. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Yasmin Bylstra

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 testing and the professional body for clinical genetics in Australia; the Human Genetics Society of Australasia. Support the show

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 testing and the professional body for clinical genetics in Australia; the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.  <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Ron Fleischer

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 or involved with genetics. Support the show

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 or involved with genetics. <a href="https://bmc.link/demystifygenes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Demystifying Genetics with Matt Burgess

This is a podcast series called Demystifying Genetics where I, Matt Burgess, Genetic Counsellor interview other genetic counsellors or people working in genetics. We chat about human clinical genetics, genetic counselling, ethics, pyschosocial issues and more. To contact me, please reach out at matt at <a href="http://insightgenomica.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">insightgenomica.au</a>

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