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Genetic Counselors & You Podcast - A Conversation With Deepti Babu
Fellow genetic counselor Deepti Babu and I discussed what to do if you unwrap a gift and discover it's a DNA test.
DNA Today Interviews Brianne on the DNA Guide for Adoptees
Most recently, I talked in more detail about the work I do with adoptees and families with adopted children while interviewed by Kira of DNA Today.
Podcasts for the Genetic Counselor Audience
Genetic counseling is a broad term, and it means many different things. Many of the episodes of these pods allow a window into the unique aspects of the work of genetic counselors.
Rare Disease Day - Raising Awareness and Aiding Connections
Sometimes I fear the media attention of direct-to-consumer test in recent years comes at the expense of the most vulnerable in society: children and adults living with rare disease.
National Society of Genetic Counselors Posts Leaders’ Experience With Ancestry Testing for Hispanic Heritage Month
Two lovely genetic counselors and leaders within the National Society of Genetic Counselors paired up to experience and write about having ancestry testing to learn more about their Hispanic roots.
Available: Presentations to You Group via Webinar
Do you know or belong to a group who might like to have a certified genetic counselor speak about 23andMe or another particular topic related to at-home genetic testing?
On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…a DNA Test?!
Are you giving a DNA test as a gift this holiday season? Here are some things to consider before making this decision.
From the National Society of Genetic Counselors: Answers to Six Important Questions About Genetic Counseling
Social and regular media are filled with information about all the genetic tests available and the latest genes discovered by researchers. You can’t help but wonder whether you should be tested and what the results might mean. So where do you turn?
Parkinson's Disease and Genetic Testing - What You Need to Know
23andMe now provides FDA-approved reports on Parkinson's disease risk, and I thought readers could benefit from a post specific to the condition. This guest post was written by my friend and former colleague, Lola Cook Shukla, who specializes in the genetics of Parkinson's disease.
Need Help Fighting the Urge to Open Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Report?
Fighting the urge to find out your APOE status from a 23andMe genetic risk report is impossible for some. Even with multiple layers of warnings a customer goes through to be able to view the report, it's easy to click boxes and breeze through to your report in less than a minute.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: what it is, and resources for you
Meet Kim Brown Foil. Kim is a genetic counselor and an expert in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.