DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

#330 Rare Disease Parenting: A 7-Year Diagnostic Odyssey to Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome


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Happy Rare Disease Day! We are celebrating by shining a light on Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome (WSS), which is a rare genetic condition that affects development, growth, and overall health.

Joining us are Caleb and Abbi Wahl, parents to two daughters, one of whom, Jenni Anne, was diagnosed with WSS after a seven-year diagnostic odyssey. 

They share:

🧬 Early signs & the long road to diagnosis
💡 How they processed & adapted to the diagnosis
🤝 Resources & the support that made a difference
📢 Their advocacy work & the power of the WSS community

Resources: 

Team IMPACT 

Uplifting Athletes

WSS Foundation 

National Organization for Rare Disorders 

Get ready, genetic nerds—another brand-new episode of DNA Today drops this Friday! You can always count on us to deliver fresh content every Friday. 

While you wait, why not dive into our library of over 300 episodes? Binge them all on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, or wherever you love to listen—just search “DNA Today.”

Prefer watching? We’ve got you covered! For the past four years, we’ve been recording episodes with video, including some filmed at the iconic NBC Universal Stamford Studios. Check them out on our YouTube channel

DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM . Our Video Lead is Amanda Andreoli. Our Social Media Lead is Kajal Patel. Our Outreach Intern is Liv Davidson. And our logo Graphic Designer is Ashlyn Enokian, MS, CGC. 

See what else we are up to on Instagram, X (Twitter), BluSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNAToday.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

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