GlycoCAST, a journey of families, sugars and rare disorders

GlycoCAST, a journey of families, sugars and rare disorders

By Ivan Martinez DunckerMedicineHealth & Fitness
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GlycoCAST, a journey of families, sugars and rare disorders episodes

  • Fly-ing Insights: Unraveling Rare Disorders with Tiny Wings

    We had an insightful conversation with Ann and Steve Nguyen, sharing the touching story of their son Emmett who was affected by PIGA-CDG a type of Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG). Will understand how Emmett's legacy continues to inspire and bring hope to many. We will also have Dr. Clement Chow whose cutting-edge research is unraveling the mysteries of different rare disorders, including PIGA-CDG. For more information on CDGs please visit our sponsor at cdgcare.org.


    1 hr 10 min
  • Trailer - Fly-ing Insights: Unraveling Rare Disorders with Tiny Wings

    Will be talking with Ann and Steve Nguyen, sharing the touching story of their son, Emmett who was affected by PIGA-CDG. Will understand how Emmett's legacy continues to inspire and bring hope to many. We will also have Dr. Clement Chow whose cutting-edge research is unraveling the mysteries of different rare disorders.

    For more information on congenital disorders of glycosylation please visit our sponsor at ⁠cdgcare.org.


    3 min
  • The story of Alexa and PIGN-CDG

    Hosts Karen Morici and Dr. Ivan Martinez will talk to CDG mom Ashleigh Linthicum and Dr. Andrew Edmondson from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia about the story of Ashleigh's daughter Alexa and PIGN-CDG a rare disorder that is part of their family journey. For more information on congenital disorders of glycosylation please visit our sponsor at cdgcare.org.

    53 min
  • Trailer - The story of Alexa and PIGN-CDG

    Hosts Karen Morici and Dr. Ivan Martinez will talk to CDG mom Ashleigh Linthicum and Dr. Andrew Edmondson from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia about the story of Ashleigh's daughter Alexa and PIGN-CDG a rare disorder that is part of their family journey. For more information on congenital disorders of glycosylation please visit our sponsor at cdgcare.org.


    3 min
  • The story of Karen Morici a CDG mom

    Hello and welcome to GlycoCast, a journey of families, sugars and rare disorders. I'm your host, Dr. Ivan Martinez, and as always, I'm thrilled you've joined us.

    In today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, someone who has not just weathered a storm but has found a way to dance in the rain. Meet Karen Morici, a brave mother and co-host of this podcast, who's sharing an intimate look into her life. Karen's world took an unexpected turn when her child, Dominic, was diagnosed with PMM2-CDG, a rare genetic disorder where the synthesis of glycans, sugar blocks essential for life, is disrupted.
    Today, Karen who is co-host of this podcast will be sharing her experiences from receiving Dominic's diagnosis to managing day-to-day life, the highs and lows, the struggles and victories. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a mother's unwavering love.
    For more information on congenital disorders of glycosylation please visit our sponsor at cdgcare.org.


    1 hr 32 min

About GlycoCAST, a journey of families, sugars and rare disorders

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Welcome to GlycoCAST, the podcast where the sweet science of sugars meets the mysteries of medicine, and our shared humanity comes to life. We will focus on a journey of families, sugars and rare…