cover of episode EP 134: Prenatal genetic testing and the future of AI in genetic counselling with Kira Dineen, host of DNA Today

EP 134: Prenatal genetic testing and the future of AI in genetic counselling with Kira Dineen, host of DNA Today

2024/5/9
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0:00 Introduction1:00 The backstory of how Kira first started DNA Today in 2012, when she was still in high school!3:30 Some of Kira’s favourite topics she has discussed on DNA Today, including the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, and the story of a Glee actress with down syndrome10:00 Kira’s best practices for podcasting, from over 10 years of experience14:45 Kira’s decision to work in prenatal genetic counselling and how the podcast helped inform her career choice19:00 The process of prenatal genetic testing 25:00 The reliability of various forms of prenatal testing, especially variations of blood draws27:40 The potential for using chatbots and AI in genetic counselling35:30 Up-and-coming developments in genetics, as well as some great wins from the last couple years**40:00 **Closing remarksPlease consider rating and reviewing) us on your chosen podcast listening platform!