EP 142: From genome to bedside: How genetics is transforming modern medical practice with Dr. Andrea Gropman

The Genetics Podcast

0:00 Introduction

1:40 Andrea’s background and how she got into the field of genetics, neuroimaging, and metabolic disorders

4:00 Insights into Andrea’s clinical practice, including the diverse families and patients she serves and her approach to clinical decision-making

6:30 How genetics and genomics have changed the diagnostic journey in the last 25 years

10:00 Insurance coverage for genetic testing as a key component of preventive and diagnostic medicine

13:00 The role of genetics and genetic research in shaping medical education and enhancing various medical specialties and subspecialties

16:00 The transformative impact on clinical care by various neuroimaging technologies, such as spectroscopy, MRIs, wearable neuroimaging devices, and more

23:50 The potential of newborn screening programs, particularly for families with a history of disease and for critically ill neonates

29:00 The onset and prevalence of diseases such as Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency (OTC)

34:00 Improvements in the treatment options for genetic-based diseases

38:10 Exciting advancements in Andrea’s field and her insights on the most anticipated and groundbreaking technological innovations

41:20 Closing remarks

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