Episode 005: Heme Path Series Pt. 4 - Molecul...

This week, we discuss the role of the “consolidation” phase of treatment in multiple myeloma, focusing on three key trials: IFM 2009, DETERMINATION, and the MIDAS Trial.Content:- What is the role of autologous stem cell transplant in the management of multiple myeloma? - How did ...  Show more

This week, we are so excited to share the first of our Career Development Series episodes, developed in partnership with The American Society of Hematology , The ASH Trainee Council, and Hematopoiesis! For years, our listeners have reached out to our show asking for guidance to h ...  Show more

This episode dives into polygenic risk testing, exploring how genetic data can inform healthcare strategies. We discuss the complexities of communicating risk, the role of polygenic scores in identifying disease susceptibility, and the evolving landscape of personalized medici ...

In this episode, we explore key topics in genetics, including how sex-linked and autosomal traits are inherited. We'll break down inheritance patterns using real-world examples, like X-linked recessive diseases, and walk through Punnett square problems to show how these traits ar ...  Show more

In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the history of sports genomics and the search for genes that determine strength, endurance, and other performance markers. I explain how to interpret genetic test results, including how man ...  Show more

Here we survey of the causes and consequences of genetic mutation, including a discussion of mechanisms of endogenous and induced mutations, rates of mutation, types of single nucleotide mutations, and the phenotypic effects of mutation. We also discuss various mechanisms for det ...  Show more