PhenoTips Speaker Series: A Genetics Podcast

A panel discussion and interactive Q & A with thought leaders in genomics and genetics revenue researchers and advocates. Hosted by Kira Dineen, Dr. Colleen Campbell, Dr. Eric Green, Brian Reys, and Marianne Olson discuss:Demonstrating the direct and downstream benefits of multiple genetic subspecialtiesNavigating the challenges of funding and reimbursement in light of evolving billing codesHow to build strong business cases

An international panel of cancer genetic counselors with research and advocacy interests in LGBTQ+ affirming care, NHS Bristol’s Josephine Giblin, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Diane Koeller, and Boston University School of Medicine’s Kimberly Zayhowski, discuss:Risk considerations for trans and gender diverse cancer genetic counseling patientsCreating safe and inclusive environments in cancer genetic counselingProtecting patients during times of unprecedented legislationResources and methods to support trans and gender diverse patientsHosted by DNA Today's Kira Dineen.Resources and further reading:Navigating sexual orientation and gender identity data privacy concerns in United States genetics practicesNSGC Policy Statement: Distinguishing Sex and Gender to Reduce HarmTGD CanScreen ProjectCanadian Resource: Queering CancerCoppaFeel: UK patient resource with gender based language selection

Erica Peacock, PhenoTips' in-house genetic counselor and Genetics Workflow Consultant, demonstrates the practical application of PhenoTips' pedigree software in a mock genetic counseling session featuring genetic counseling student, Ariel Modeste, as the "Patient". Following the mock genetic counseling session, DNA Today's Kira Dineen moderates and guides an audience Q&A addressing various aspects of PhenoTips' pedigree software.Throughout the mock session and following discussion, Kira, Ariel, and Erica address:How the pedigree builder is used in genetic counseling practiceThe pedigree builder’s relationship to patient & family recordsCommonly asked questions about the pedigree builder considerationsTips & tricks for using the pedigree builder

Rare disease researchers and advocates, past and future organizers of the Undiagnosed Hackathon initiative, Helene Cederroth, Dr. Wendy van Zelst-Stams, Dr. Angelica Delgado Vega, Dr. Eric Klee, and Dr. Orion Buske, discuss the innovative annual Undiagnosed Hackathon events.The international panel discuss:International barriers to rare disease diagnosisGlobal collaboration as a method to drive diagnosisDriving principals, goals, and outcomes of the Undiagnosed HackathonsResources, methods, and technologies to facilitate collaborative diagnosis

2024 recipient of the Natalie Weissberger Paul National Achievement Award from the NSGC, Laura Hercher, Associate Director of Genetic Counseling at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Jill Stopfer, and Innovation Specialist and Chair of the British Society for Genetic Medicine, Demetra Georgiou, discuss the changing roles genetic counselors will play as genomics goes mainstream. The international panel of genetic counselors discusses:Visions for genomic mainstreamingChanging roles of genetic counselors under mainstreamingPast, present, and future barriers to genomic mainstreamingExamples of current genomic integrations