Genomic Resources
Podcasts
CDC experts and invited speakers have provided podcast information on topics in genomics that are important to practicing health care providers, policy makers and the public. This page provides podcasts about specific diseases, genetics, and family history, and will be updated on a regular basis.
Pharmacogenomics and Your Practice (11/7/2011)Scott Bowen, MPH, deputy director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about pharmacogenomics.
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: BRCA and Your Patient (10/10/2011)Katherine Kolor, PhD, health scientist from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, describes how family history can be used to determine whether your patients might be at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer (2/7/2011)W. David Dotson, PhD, health scientist from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the importance of testing for Lynch syndrome if you have colorectal cancer.
New Sickle Cell Public Health Initiative (1/31/2011)Althea Grant, PhD, epidemiologist from CDC's Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, speaks about the new initiative designed to reduce mortality, morbidity, and disability due to sickle cell disease.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (9/20/2010)Renée M. Ned, PhD, MMSc, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the benefits of cascade testing to identify familial hypercholesterolemia.
The Critical Importance of Newborn Screening and Follow-up (8/31/2010)Stuart Shapira, MD, PhD, a medical officer with CDC’s Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, explains the critical importance of newborn screening and follow-up.
Personal Genomic Tests (7/26/2010)Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks to healthcare providers about personal genomic tests that consumers can buy on the Internet.
A Century of Sickle Cell
(9/16/2010)
This podcast, Melissa Creary discusses sickle cell disease.
Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 2 (6/3/2010)
In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records.
Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 1 (6/3/2010)
In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records.
Family History - An Early Warning for Your Child
(11/28/2007)
In this podcast, Dr. Yoon discusses the importance of family history for your child.
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