<description>&lt;p&gt;A panel discussion and interactive Q&amp;amp;A with international genetic counsellors, researchers, and advocates for safe and affirming intersex genetic care. Hosted by Kira Dineen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kayla Horowitz, Darius Haghighat, and Marissa Adams discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of genetic professionals in intersex healthcare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Considerations for safe and affirming genetic care for intersex individuals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Educational gaps in genetic counseling and how to address them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of genetic professionals in intersex advocacy and education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional resources and further reading:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11743699/?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Toward affirmative intersex health communication in Canada&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://slimstrategy.org/intersex-groups-index?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;International Intersex Groups Directory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41585-025-01035-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Evolving language reflects evolving understanding: updated terms for anatomical description in i/VSC/DSD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/intersex-for-medical-students.html?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Intersex Resources for Medical Students&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/intersex-health/?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Learning Resources – Intersex Health&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-brochures/?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Intersex Brochures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-memoirs-are-shaking-things-up/?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Intersex Memoirs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czbQRjdGvYQ&amp;amp;utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Intersection Documentary&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27074938/?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Every Body film&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hihellohans/videos?utm_campaign=43215756-PSS%20%2337%20IGC&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wfbJ9MY3ndBBwD4Jlx9Q9sHUmAWuydCjKA3JpdRIxYn_M6OBfvr_g5rKskPxKvY5TavqT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Hans – Intersex Youtuber&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description>

PhenoTips Speaker Series: A Genetics Podcast

PhenoTips

Kayla Horowitz, Darius Haghighat, and Marissa Adams on Intersex Affirming Genetic Care

JUN 24, 202661 MIN
PhenoTips Speaker Series: A Genetics Podcast

Kayla Horowitz, Darius Haghighat, and Marissa Adams on Intersex Affirming Genetic Care

JUN 24, 202661 MIN

Description

A panel discussion and interactive Q&A with international genetic counsellors, researchers, and advocates for safe and affirming intersex genetic care. Hosted by Kira Dineen.Kayla Horowitz, Darius Haghighat, and Marissa Adams discuss:The role of genetic professionals in intersex healthcareConsiderations for safe and affirming genetic care for intersex individualsEducational gaps in genetic counseling and how to address themThe role of genetic professionals in intersex advocacy and educationAdditional resources and further reading:Toward affirmative intersex health communication in CanadaInternational Intersex Groups DirectoryEvolving language reflects evolving understanding: updated terms for anatomical description in i/VSC/DSDIntersex Resources for Medical StudentsLearning Resources – Intersex HealthIntersex BrochuresIntersex MemoirsIntersection DocumentaryEvery Body filmHans – Intersex Youtuber