PhenoTips Speaker Series: A Genetics Podcast

A presentation and discussion with genetic counsellors and digital champions from the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland Genomic Medicine service. Pilot project co-lead Anna Hemsley presents the results of family history intake digitisation, and Lead Genetic Counsellor Vicki Kiesel joins for a discussion and interactive Q&A. Hosted by Kira Dineen.During the presentation and discussion, Anna Hemsley and Vicki Kiesel address:Pre-digitisation workflows for family history collection and their impactsMethods, results, and challenges of family history intake digitisationBest practices for implementing departmental changeThe benefits of digital family history questionnaires to patients and staff

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

A panel discussion and interactive Q & A with genetic counseling directors, healthcare consultants, and business case experts. Hosted by Kira Dineen.Dr. Colleen Campbell, Megan Trinkle-Knotts, and Andrea Spencer discuss:Where to begin: connections and resources to get startedHow to craft compelling narrativesThe numbers behind the story: backing up cases with dataBest practices for building strong business casesResources:NSGC Cancer Genetics Business Case ToolkitAn Introduction to the Genetic Counseling Business Case Experience: Learnings from NSGC’s First Business Case Summit

A panel discussion and interactive Q & A with the strategists, developers, and researchers behind patient matchmaking initiatives. Hosted by Kira Dineen.Dr. Nara Sobreira, Matthew Osmond, and Dr. Orion Buske discuss:Patient matchmaking as a driver of diagnosisThe technology, interoperability, and structured data powering matchmaking platformsThe future of matchmaking and international collaborationLearn more about the Variant Level Matching Network.Learn more about the Matchmaker Exchange.

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