DNA Today Podcast: DNA ALLY on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing

Описание: Episode 116

Did you know: by the end of 2020, roughly 100 million people will have taken an at-home DNA test, according to MIT Technology Review? To put that in perspective, that’s more than the combined populations of Texas, California and Florida! In this episode, we are joined by guests from DNA ALLY to discuss the considerations of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Nargol Faravashi is the cofounder of DNA ALLY with over 20 years of experience in genetics and business. Christin Coffeen has been a licensed certified genetic counselor for nearly 20 years with a background in cancer and prenatal genetic counseling as well as industry background in medical affairs.

In this episode, we discuss…
Comprehensiveness of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests
Types of information from genetic testing including
BRCA1/2 testing
Alzheimer’s Disease
Carrier status for conditions like Cystic Fibrosis
The possibility of genetic testing becoming routine testing
The healthcare provider’s ability to counsel patients on DTCs
DNA ALLY’s solution to the overwhelming demand of counseling on DTCs
Opportunities for genetic counselors

For more information about this episode, check out our blog post here:
http://dnapodcast.com/episodes/2020/2...


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DNA Today is a podcast and radio show exploring genetics’ impact on health through conversations with leaders in genetics like genetic counselors, researchers, doctors, and patient advocates. The show started in 2012 and features over 100 episodes. DNA Today has been nominated in the Podcast Awards in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

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