Genetically Speaking

Clement Chow, PhD sits down with Chris Gunter, PhD to discuss what can be learned from failure, job searching, and what it means to humanize the sciences through social media.  

Tiffany Oliver, PhD, joined us to discuss constructive mentoring and her career balancing research and teaching – as well as the future of genetics and diversity, and what keeps her busy outside of the lab and classroom. 

Get to know PPSI’s Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD while he discusses the path to a career involving bioethics, a love for science fiction, and more serious things like genetic determinism and the difficulty of involving a community in the discussion of future genetics issues. 

What’s it like to finish your PhD? Find out with Mila Mirceta, PhD, as she discusses her work with host, Chris Gunter, PhD, diving into this and other topics like ASHG committees, the benefits of a good hobby, and advice for trainees. 

Join Charles Lee, PhD, from The Jackson Lab, along with our host, Chris Gunter, PhD, and hear what Dr. Lee describes as, "the biggest challenge of running a lab," as well as what rewards mentors gain from working with Trainees. 

Sit down with Katrina Goddard, PhD and discuss the highlights of a research career from mid-career fellowships, the impact of research, and the recent challenges of a collaborative cancer study. Tune in with Chris Gunter, PhD to find out more. 

Saumya Sisoudiya discusses her path to choosing a mentor, the usefulness of Twitter in her growing career, and more with host, Chris Gunter, PhD.

Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD talks living out passion, discussing the uncertainties of genetic testing in the clinic, and the exciting future of diagnostics in medicine. 

Wendy Chung MD, PhD breaks down what it's like to work with families in science, the importance of looking ahead when choosing your field of study now, and the importance of a good mentor. All that and more with interviewer, Chris Gunter, PhD.