CODED: Genetics
CODED is a podcast brought to you by Genetic Support Foundation and hosted by Katie Stoll, MS, CGC and Dr. Stephanie Meredith. We explore the most pressing issues at the intersection of genetics, healthcare policy, and bioethics. CODED will be of interest to healthcare professionals, policy makers, and anyone interested in understanding how advances in genetic medicine are reshaping healthcare delivery and society at large.
Podcasting since 2025 • 10 episodes
CODED: Genetics
Latest Episodes
How QALYs Devalue Lives of Disabled People And What We Can Do About It
A single number deciding who gets care sounds efficient—until that number discounts your life. We dive into the world of QALYs (quality-adjusted life years) with attorney and policy leader Sylvia Yee from the Disability Rights Education and Def...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:54
Echoes Of Eugenics In Modern Tech
"Super babies," subway ads, and “ best baby” promises are grabbing headlines, but the story underneath is older and more complicated. We sit down with seasoned genetic counselors Laura Hercher and Bob Resta to unpack how early eugenic ideas are...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:19
Holiday DNA Deals Or Pandora's Box
Holiday sales make DNA kits look like shortcuts to certainty, but the fine print tells another story. We sit down with genetic counselor and rare disease advocate Devin Shuman to pull back the curtain on direct-to-consumer genetics—how “raw dat...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:27
Beyond Headlines: Down Syndrome and CRISPR
What happens when scientific discoveries collide with sensationalist headlines? When Japanese scientists published research showing they could remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 in isolated skin cells, media outlets quickly proclaimed: "Cou...
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42:33
Genetic Counseling Reimbursement: Challenges and Solutions for Patient Access
Think billing for genetic counseling services is just about paperwork and numbers? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most critical yet overlooked challenges facing genetic counselors today—getting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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