Best ASHGs Podcasts (2025)

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Trainee Excellence Spotlight: Christopher Shores, MSci 16:13

1M ago16:13

16:13

A discussion of, "Genetic effects on the skin methylome in healthy older twins" with Christopher Shores, MSci and host, Noha Sharafeldin, MBBCh, MSc, PhD.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Trainee Excellence Spotlight: Lap Sum Chan, MS, PhD 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

A discussion of "A novel multivariable Mendelian randomization framework to disentangle highly correlated exposures with application to metabolomics" with Lap Sum Chan, MS and host, Noha Sharafeldin, MBBCh, MSc, PhD.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Trainee Excellence Spotlight: Elizabeth Plender, BS/BA 27:25

5M ago27:25

27:25

A discussion of, "Structural and genetic diversity in the secreted mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B" with Elizabeth Plender, BS/BA and host, Noha Sharafeldin, MBBCh, MSc, PhD.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Sneak-peek of the 2024 ISSCR annual meeting 45:51

5M ago45:51

45:51

This podcast was uploaded earlier this year but somehow it was deleted, sorry. So it's not quite a sneak-peek anymore...Whether or not you attended the 2024 annual meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) or not, you might enjoy this conversation. It's with Dr. Amander Clark from the University of California at Los Angele…

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Sneak-peek of ASHG 2024 53:04

7M ago53:04

53:04

The annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is about to start. Here's a sneak-peek of the meeting with Dr. Bruce Gelb who is the current president of ASHG, he is also a researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York City. My co-host --Dr. Mike Fletcher senior editor at Nature Genetics-- and I, asked Bruce Gelb about …

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Sneak-peek of the 2024 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

Hear about some of the presentations at the upcoming 2024 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. This sneak-peek that also is about some of the latest trends in neuroscience is with Yale University researcher Dr. Marina Picciotto, who is also the president of the Society for Neuroscience and Dr Damien Fair from the University of Minnesota.…

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Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy 24:54

11M ago24:54

24:54

In this final episode of Season 3, host Eli Roberson, PhD, interviews Michelle Takemoto, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Michelle discusses her career journey, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in genetic counseling. She shares her experience founding the Minority Genetic Professionals Network and later establishi…

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Unpacking History: From Eugenics to Disability Advocacy in Genomics Research, Part Two 20:45

11M ago20:45

20:45

In the second half of the episode, Christopher R. Donohue, PhD reflects on the importance of conversations about eugenics and scientific racism, noting that these dialogues have influenced discussions on disability and contributed to efforts like the working group on ableism and potential changes to the NIH mission statement. The conversation concl…

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Unpacking History: From Eugenics to Disability Advocacy in Genomics Research, Part One 20:08

11M ago20:08

20:08

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Christopher R. Donohue, PhD, a historian of science at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Dr. Donohue discusses his career journey, transitioning from the history of physics to the history of genomics and molecular biology. He highlights the importance of preserving the history o…

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Sankofa Philosophy: Lessons from an Epidemiologist, Part Two 22:35

12M ago22:35

22:35

In the second half of the interview, Iman Martin, PhD, MPH, MSc, discusses her role in the US Public Health Service. Dr. Martin also delves into the concept of cultural competence and cultural humility, emphasizing the importance of understanding and bridging cultural differences in public health work. Additionally, she offers insights into the int…

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Sankofa Philosophy: Lessons from an Epidemiologist, Part One 21:09

12M ago21:09

21:09

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Iman Martin, PhD, MPH, MSc, an epidemiologist and biostatistician. Dr. Martin shares her journey into science and epidemiology, emphasizing the importance of opportunity and preparation in one's career. She discusses her childhood and how the impact of chronic diseases on her community developed he…

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Unraveling the Threads: Genetics, Education, and Social Narratives, Part Two 20:28

12M ago20:28

20:28

The conversation between Eli Roberson, PhD and Daphne Martschenko, PhD continues – discussing the harmful narratives and myths in science and Dr. Martschenko’s work to dispel these myths. She emphasizes the need to challenge long-standing harmful narratives about DNA and genetics. The conversation also explores the intersection of genetics, ethics,…

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Unraveling the Threads: Genetics, Education, and Social Narratives, Part One 18:57

1y ago18:57

18:57

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD, interviews Daphne Martschenko, PhD, an assistant professor at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. Dr. Martschenko discusses her unconventional career path, leading to her current focus on the social and ethical implications of human genetic and genomic research. The conversation touches on the interse…

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A chat with NSF director Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan 28:59

1y ago28:59

28:59

This podcast is with Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan who directs the US National Science Foundation. He talks about his nickname, about AI and data science, about training AI models, about transparency, about the language of collaboration, competitiveness, about talent. He says: "I think what we need as a nation is not only to unleash every ounce of tal…

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The Key Ingredients in Ethics, Inclusion, and Genetics Research 23:12

1y ago23:12

23:12

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD, has a conversation with Wylie Burke, MD, PhD, a professor at the Department of Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Washington. Dr. Burke, with a background in genetics and medicine, shares insights into her career journey, emphasizing the intersection of genetics, medicine, and bioethics. The episo…

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Golden Opportunities: Careers, Mentoring, and Patient Care in Genetic Counseling, Part One 26:59

1y ago26:59

26:59

In the second half of the episode, Eli Roberson, PhD and Barbara Harrison, MS, CGC discuss the historical disparities in healthcare access for underrepresented minority communities, particularly in the context of precision health and genetic counseling. Harrison emphasizes the need for genetic counselors to be sensitive to cultural backgrounds and …

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Golden Opportunities: Careers, Mentoring, and Patient Care in Genetic Counseling, Part One 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Barbara Harrison, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor working at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The conversation delves into her education as well as the influences that lead to her career in genetic counseling. The episode also explores diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in genetics and genomi…

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The Intersection of Genetics, the Environment, and Multiculturalism 22:54

1y ago22:54

22:54

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Farren Briggs, PhD, ScM, an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Briggs shares insights into his career journey, discussing his upbringing in Belize, his initial interest in science, and the evolution of his academic path from basic science research to epide…

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Empowering the Next Generation: A Mentor's Perspective, Part Two 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

In the second part of the interview, Luciani Carvalho, MD, PhD discusses challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine. She emphasizes the importance of role models in overcoming obstacles, particularly for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Carvalho shares her experiences navigating these issues at the hospital…

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Empowering the Next Generation: A Mentor's Perspective, Part One 20:20

1y ago20:20

20:20

This is part one of the interview with Luciani Carvalho, MD, PhD, an associated professor at the University of São Paulo. Dr. Carvalho shares her journey into science and medicine, focusing on her work with patients suffering from growth hormone deficiency. You’ll hear how her experiences shaped her professional life, including challenges she faced…

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Science while parenting, part 1 21:31

1y ago21:31

21:31

Can you be a scientist and parent? Of course. But it's not always easy. Dr. Ying Diao is at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in the chemical and biomolecular engineering department. She has a stack of awards, a lab and two children. She talks about her research, for instance a project focused on wearable electronics for plants with which…

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Genomic Equity Beyond Borders 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, PhD, an assistant professor at the International Laboratory for Human Genome Research of UNAM, Mexico. Claudia shares insights into her career journey, the pivotal moments that shaped her interest in genomics, and her dedication to promoting genomic equity. The conversatio…

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Culturally Informed Genomics 28:13

1y ago28:13

28:13

Episode Three of "Voices in Genomics," Season Three of Genetically Speaking. In this episode, host Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Katrina Claw, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Claw shares her career, focused on research in genomics and pharmacogenomics, with an emphasis on underrepresented popula…

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Navigating the Tightrope of Science Communication and Equity, Part Two 26:45

1y ago26:45

26:45

Episode One, Part Two of "Voices in Genomics," Season Three of Genetically Speaking. In the second half of the interview, Eli Roberson, PhD interviews Jey McCreight, PhD on topics related to balancing personal and professional life, navigating passion projects without burnout, and the challenges faced by individuals in the DEI (Diversity, Equity, a…

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Navigating the Tightrope of Science Communication and Equity, Part One 29:25

1y ago29:25

29:25

Episode One, Part One of "Voices in Genomics," Season Three of Genetically Speaking. In the first of this two-part interview, Jey McCreight, PhD, shares his journey from graduate school research to his current role as Science Communication Consultant at Verily Life Sciences. The conversation covers regrets and successes in his career, the importanc…

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Here’s some dirt 51:39

1y ago51:39

51:39

This episode is about dirt or, phrased more scientifically, soil. It’s about soil health, soil biodiversity and ecology. It’s a conversation with Dr. Ciska Veen, soil and ecosystems researcher at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology and Dr. Wim van der Putten, who heads terrestrial ecology at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology. (Art: J. Jackson; …

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DNA Day Celebrations: From Local to Global 19:38

1y ago19:38

19:38

In this episode, Andrew Marderstein, PhD, co-chair of ASHG's Career Development Committee, interviews Christina Vallianatos, PhD, a member of ASHG's Public Education & Awareness Committee. She shares her experiences with DNA Day, volunteering as a judge for ASHG's DNA Day essay contest, and more.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Minds On Science: A Career Chat with Maurice Godfrey, PhD 15:33

1+ y ago15:33

15:33

Maurice Godfrey, co-chair of ASHG's Public Education & Awareness Committee (PEAC), delves into his career with a focus on science communication including building trust, creating tools, and broadening access to underrepresented groups.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Create Your Own Path: A Career Chat with Elizabeth Tuck 17:09

1+ y ago17:09

17:09

Explore the career of Beth Tuck, MA where she gets to experience the intersection of biotechnology and fashion from the world's first community lab, the benefits and skill building that comes with the ASHG fellowship, and even get a few tips on how to share your science with others.By ASHG Digital Programs

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The Real Way to Success: A Career Chat with Clement Chow, PhD 14:23

1+ y ago14:23

14:23

Clement Chow, PhD sits down with Chris Gunter, PhD to discuss what can be learned from failure, job searching, and what it means to humanize the sciences through social media.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Finding Purpose as a Scientist: A Career Chat with Tiffany Oliver 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

16:14

Tiffany Oliver, PhD, joined us to discuss constructive mentoring and her career balancing research and teaching – as well as the future of genetics and diversity, and what keeps her busy outside of the lab and classroom.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Communicating the Difficult: A Career Chat with Kyle Brothers 19:10

1+ y ago19:10

19:10

Get to know PPSI’s Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD while he discusses the path to a career involving bioethics, a love for science fiction, and more serious things like genetic determinism and the difficulty of involving a community in the discussion of future genetics issues.By ASHG Digital Programs

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A Pre-Career Retrospect: A Career Chat with Mila Mirceta 19:55

1+ y ago19:55

19:55

What’s it like to finish your PhD? Find out with Mila Mirceta, PhD, as she discusses her work with host, Chris Gunter, PhD, diving into this and other topics like ASHG committees, the benefits of a good hobby, and advice for trainees.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Rewards and Challenges From the Lab: A Career Chat with Charles Lee 17:58

1+ y ago17:58

17:58

Join Charles Lee, PhD, from The Jackson Lab, along with our host, Chris Gunter, PhD, and hear what Dr. Lee describes as, "the biggest challenge of running a lab," as well as what rewards mentors gain from working with Trainees.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Persistence and success in science 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Jean King, who is the dean of arts and sciences at WPI-Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, talks about what Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó means to her and about persistence and success in science. (Art: J. Jackson; Music: Towers by sero, licensed from artlist.io)By Vivien Marx

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The Motivations of Research: A Career Chat with Katrina Goddard 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

Sit down with Katrina Goddard, PhD and discuss the highlights of a research career from mid-career fellowships, the impact of research, and the recent challenges of a collaborative cancer study. Tune in with Chris Gunter, PhD to find out more.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Genetics Abroad: A Career Chat with Augusto Rojas Martínez 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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By ASHG Digital Programs

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Prioritize This When Finding Your Lab: A Career Chat with Saumya Sisoudiya 18:16

1+ y ago18:16

18:16

Saumya Sisoudiya discusses her path to choosing a mentor, the usefulness of Twitter in her growing career, and more with host, Chris Gunter, PhD.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Beyond the Bounds of Clinical Medicine: A Career Chat with Andrew Landstrom 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

18:26

Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD talks living out passion, discussing the uncertainties of genetic testing in the clinic, and the exciting future of diagnostics in medicine.By ASHG Digital Programs

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How to get big projects to soar: Anna Barker, Ellison Institute and former principal deputy director of the US National Cancer Institute 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

50:29

What good does it do to start a big research project? How do you get it to soar? Dr. Anna Barker has some answers about that from the past, the present and the future. She is chief strategy officer at the Ellison Institute, a think tank and research institute. Before that, she was the principal deputy director of the US National Cancer Institute an…

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Trainees Start Here: A Career Chat with Wendy Chung 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

18:25

Wendy Chung MD, PhD breaks down what it's like to work with families in science, the importance of looking ahead when choosing your field of study now, and the importance of a good mentor. All that and more with interviewer, Chris Gunter, PhD.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Sneak-peek of SfN 2023 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

33:22

The Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, a big conference in neuroscience, is about to start. This year, it's in Washington. And here is a sneak peek of the meeting for you. Along with editors at Springer Nature, I got the chance to ask a bit about the meeting before it starts shortly. It was a mash up of a press conference of sorts and a wider…

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When housing insecurity gets in the way 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

47:32

Science and academia need diversity. Easier said than done because, for example, many students face housing insecurity, which keeps them from a focus on their studies. But that's something students are trying to change. I spoke with current and former students at UC Santa Cruz about this. In this episode you will hear from Abbi Cundall, Natalie Cli…

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Afterword to The Future of Genomics and Precision Health 21:55

1+ y ago21:55

21:55

This final episode features a discussion with guests, Mona Miller and Sarah Beachy, on the work of the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health.By ASHG Digital Programs

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The Future of Genomics and Precision Health in Innovation 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

This episode features a discussion with Joyce Tung, PhD, and Ryan Taft, PhD, on the work of the Innovation working group from the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health.By ASHG Digital Programs

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Lab languages 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

9:39

Labs and a lab's team members often speak many languages. Science is international. But in a lab environment languages can set people apart. I wrote a story about lab languages for Nature Methods here: https://rdcu.be/doPnv There's a blog post here: https://cellmolbiocommunity.springernature.com/posts/podcast-lab-languages . And here is more from t…

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The Future of Genomics and Precision Health in Dialogue 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

19:07

This podcast episode features a discussion with Niki Sidiropoulos, MD on the work of the Dialogue working group from the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health.By ASHG Digital Programs

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The Future of Genomics and Precision Health in Adoption 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

28:35

This podcast episode features a discussion with Christa Martin, PhD, FACMG and Mira Irons, MD, FACMG, FAAP, FCPP on the work of the Adoption working group from the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health.By ASHG Digital Programs

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The Future of Genomics and Precision Health in Equity 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

20:05

This episode features a discussion with Cathy Wicklund, MS, CGC and Vence Bonham Jr., JD on the work of the Equity working group from the Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health.By ASHG Digital Programs