CGA-IGC Podcast Series

This new podcast series, initiated by the CGA-IGC Research Committee in 2023, highlights the work of previous CGA-IGC Research Grant recipients.

The second episode is hosted by Catie Neumann, MS., LCGC, a Cancer Genetic Counselor at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and features the 2022 grant recipient, Giovana Torrezan, PhD, an associate researcher at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The podcast transcript is available here.

This episode is hosted by Veroushka Ballester, MD, MS, and features Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH, and Jennifer K. Maratt, MD, MS, both gastroenterologists.

Together, Drs Stoffel and Maratt reflect on their mentoring connection. They delve into the significance of effective communication, mentorship planning, and vision. Their discussions also explore the dynamics of successful long-distance mentorship relationships. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice! 

This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, LGC, and features Jeremy Davis, MD, a National Cancer Institute (NIH) surgical oncologist.

Together, they discuss Dr. Davis’ recent article published in the Journal of Medical Genetics  titled “Decision-making and regret in patients with germline CDH1 variants undergoing prophylactic total gastrectomy.”

This podcast was released during  Patient Experience Week.   Read our blog post to learn more about this podcast HERE

This episode is hosted by Emma Keel, MS, CGC, and features Megan Hoenig, MS, MPH, CGC a certified genetic counselor at the Mayo Clinic.

Together, they discuss the contribution of MLH1 constitutional methylation to Lynch syndrome diagnosis. They also explore disease definitions and mechanisms and current genetic testing guidelines while discussing the open questions in the field. 

This podcast was released on #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay.  Read our blog post "MLH1 hypermethylation during #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay" here https://tinyurl.com/3zkurynf

This episode is hosted by Thomas Slavin, MD, FACMG, DABMD, a Chief Scientific Officer at HALO Precision Diagnostics
 and features Laura Valle, PhD, a Principal Investigator, at the Catalan Institute of Oncology, IDIBELL.

They discuss the position statement on the APC I1307K allele and its association with cancer predisposition which was generated by a multidisciplinary international expert group endorsed by the International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours (InSiGHT).

Read our blog post "Evidence based guidance for APC I1307K and Cancer Risk" here

Stay tuned for more podcasts in 2024! If you missed any of our earlier 2023 podcasts, you can find them here

This episode is hosted by Thomas Slavin, MD, FACMG, DABMD, a Chief Scientific Officer, and Emma Keel, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor, who have the privilege of speaking with Danielle Ripley-Burgess as she shares her story and experience on "Life After Total Proctocolectomy in Lynch Syndrome.”

We're incredibly grateful that she took the time to share her story with us, and we hope it will give our members and the broader #HereditaryGICancer community greater insight into the patient's perspective. 

This episode is hosted by Julie Yang, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Icann School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA and features Toni T. Seppälä, M.D., PhD, a GI surgeon and Professor of Cancer Research at Tampere University, Helsinki, Finland.

They discuss the results from a retrospective analysis published this year, “Clinical characteristics of pancreatic and biliary tract cancers in Lynch syndrome: A retrospective analysis from the Finnish National Lynch Syndrome Research Registry,"  which can be found here.

Read our blog post "Insights gained from the largest cohort of patients with pancreaticobiliary cancer and Lynch Syndrome" here

This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor at The Ohio State University, and features Rachael Lopez, MPH, RD, CSO, a clinical research dietitian at the National Institutes of Health. 

Together they discuss the considerations for individuals with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome when considering a prophylactic gastrectomy. This episode highlights the professional experience when working with these individuals before and after surgery, as well as the challenges individuals may face during this process. 

The CGA-IGC Research Committee will host a new podcast series highlighting the work of the CGA-IGC Research Grant recipients. The first episode will feature the 2014 grant recipient, Dr. Allison Burton-Chase, and explore her research into Lynch syndrome patient-provider relationships, communication, and transition.

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This episode is hosted by Swati G. Patel, M.D., MS and features Sir John Burn, M.D., MBBS, BMedSci, a professor of Clinical Genetics at Newcastle University and senior leader in England's National Health Service. 

Together they discuss the  10 year follow-up results of the seminal Cancer Prevention Programme (CAPP2) trial described in the Cancer Prevention Research article titled “Cancer Prevention with Resistant Starch in Lynch Syndrome Patients in the CAPP2-Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial: Planned 10-Year Follow-up” which can be found here. 

Read our blog post Does starch prevent cancer in patients with lynch syndrome by a mechanism that might be applicable to the general population here.