Best Dr Sarah Montgomery Podcasts (2024)

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Joro Spiders: Should You Be Concerned? And more Astounding Spiders with Dr. Sarah Rose 1:24:07

16d ago1:24:07

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Have you seen all of the scary headlines about massive venomous Joro spiders invading the eastern USA? Well, as you might imagine, these headlines are designed to drive clicks so that individuals and media can monetize their content. Dr. Sarah Rose helps set the record straight, and also answers some questions about spider mating rituals, which tur…

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#98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh 1:03:13

1M ago1:03:13

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The ocean’s surface is a bit like the cover of a book. We have a title - the ocean - which gives us a hint about what it is. And we probably have some preconceived ideas about it based on the cover graphics or author. But we can’t see inside to truly understand the stories it wants to tell. One of those stories is about a forest - yes, an underwate…

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James Duboff: Genomics 101 - How do pharmaceutical companies use genomic data for drug discovery? 13:10

2M ago13:10

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked James Duboff, Strategic Partnerships Director at Genomics England, to explain how genomic data can be used in drug discovery. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you’ve got any questions, or have any other …

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#97: How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper 1:10:19

2M ago1:10:19

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Forestry is incredibly interesting and important, and it really speaks to me personally, because it’s one of these fields that is inherently interdisciplinary. You have to understand how things relate and connect to create a healthy, sustainable system. But traditionally, forestry was all about resource extraction, which often is done at the expens…

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Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Dr Latha Chandramouli and Dr Natalie Banner: Why do we need to consider ethics in genomic healthcare and research? 42:41

2M ago42:41

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Ethical considerations are essential in genomic medicine and clinical practice. In this episode, our guests dive into the details of ethical principles, highlighting how they can be brought into practice in the clinic, whilst considering the experiences and feelings of patients and participants. Our host, Dr Natalie Banner, Director of Ethics at Ge…

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Professor Matt Brown: Genomics 101 - What is personalised medicine? 4:27

2M ago4:27

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Professor Matt Brown, Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England, to explain what personalised medicine is and how it could change the way we treat genetic conditions and cancer. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube c…

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#96: From Rattles to Kings: Unraveling the Secrets of Snakes With Dr. Emily Taylor 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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Snakes are the perfect topic for Nature’s Archive. They are often over-generalized to fit a worst-case stereotype, but they are critically important to our food webs and ecosystems. And like so much of what we discuss, once you start learning just a bit about them, you see how amazing and diverse they are. And there are few better suited to guide u…

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Will Navaie: Genomics 101 - What is 'ethics'? 7:14

2M ago7:14

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Will Navaie, Head of Ethics Operations at Genomics England, to explain what ethics is and why it's important, in the context of genomics. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you’ve got any questions, or hav…

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#95: The Rare 2024 Cicada Double Emergence with Dr. Chris Simon 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

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2024 is going to be another year of the cicada, with the emergence of two periodical cicada groups, or broods (Brood XIII and Brood XIX), at the same time, roughly in late April to early May. Now, throughout much of the world, cicadas serenade us in summer afternoons - you might be familiar with that, and wonder “what’s the big deal”. But in a few …

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Marie Nugent: Genomics 101 - Why is diversity important in genomics research? 8:37

3M ago8:37

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Marie Nugent, Community Manager for the Diverse Data Initiative at Genomics England, to explain what diversity is and why it's important, in the context of genomics. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you’…

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#94: Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

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When it comes to understanding nature, it often seems like the ocean surface - that undulating reflective layer of water - is more like an impenetrable curtain than just a layer of water. There is just so much we don’t know about, and are too quick to dismiss, all because we can’t easily observe what’s going on down there. Thankfully, octopuses are…

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Ellen Thomas: Genomics 101 - What is genetic or genomic testing? 5:23

3M ago5:23

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Ellen Thomas, Interim Chief Medical Officer at Genomics England, to explain what genetic and genomic tests are, why someone might do a test, and how they are performed, in less than 10 minutes. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on …

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Shaun Pye, Sarah Crawford, Sarah Wynn and Naimah Callachand: Shining a light on rare conditions 42:26

4M ago42:26

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Joey was diagnosed with DYRK1A syndrome at the age of 13, through the 100,000 Genomes Project. DYRK1A syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder, caused by changes in the DYRK1A gene which causes a degree of developmental delay or learning difficulty. In today's episode, Naimah Callachand, Head of Product Engagement and Growth at Genomics England, spe…

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#93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant - Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice 41:39

4M ago41:39

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My guest today is Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Dr. Wynn-Grant is the co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, is a wildlife ecologist and affiliated researcher at the UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental and Science Management. She’s also an author, with her new memoir entitled “Wild Life” coming out on April 2. Today we discuss Dr. Wynn-Grant’s …

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Clare Kennedy: Genomics 101 - What is the difference between DNA and RNA? 9:14

4M ago9:14

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Clare Kennedy, Clinical Bioinformatician at Genomics England, to explain what the difference is between DNA and RNA, in less than 10 minutes. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you’ve got any questions, or…

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Lisa Beaton, Dr Celine Lewis, Jana Gurasashvili and Louise Fish: Hope for those with "no primary findings" 44:12

4M ago44:12

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There are a range of outcomes from a genomic test. The results might provide a diagnosis, there may be a variant of uncertain significance, where a genetic variant is likely the cause of the condition, or there might be no particular gene found that is linked to the phenotype or clinical condition - also known as a "no primary finding" result. In t…

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#92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!) 1:09:40

4M ago1:09:40

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Have you ever seen a fuzzy looking ant? Maybe it looked like a little pipe cleaner with fuzzy red or yellow hair? If so, you probably saw a velvet ant. And here’s the thing - it’s not even an ant at all. They’re wingless wasps, and they often turn up along hiking trails, roadsides, and sometimes even in your backyard! And if you haven’t seen one, h…

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Helen Brittain: Genomics 101 - What is a variant of uncertain significance? 9:25

4M ago9:25

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Helen Brittain, Clinical Lead for Rare Disease Diagnostics at Genomics England, to explain what a variant of uncertain significance is, in less than 10 minutes. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel. If you’ve go…

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Julia Vitarello, Rich Scott and Ana Lisa Tavares: Treating Mila - Lessons for those living with rare conditions 45:44

4M ago45:44

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29 February marks Rare Disease Day. This day is an opportunity for the rare community to come together to raise awareness of the common issues affecting those living with rare conditions. A rare condition is a condition that affects less than one in 2,000 in the population, and although rare conditions are individually rare they are collectively co…

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#91: Examining Tree Physiology with Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas: Insights into Drought Adaptation and the Carbon Smoking Gun 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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In nature, tree physiology is like the engine that keeps forests running smoothly, similar to how human physiology keeps our bodies going. Just as we study how our bodies' metabolism, respiratory systems, and other systems work to keep us healthy, biologists can look at tree physiology to understand how trees grow, use energy, and cope with challen…

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David Bick: Genomics 101 - What is the Generation Study? 6:20

5M ago6:20

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked David Bick, Principal Clinician for the Newborn Genomes Programme at Genomics England, to explain more about the Generation Study, in less than 10 minutes. For more information you can listen to our podcast episode where David discusses the conditions that we will initially look for in the study. You can also …

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Vivienne Parry, Louise Fish and Professor Matt Brown: Celebrating genomic breakthroughs - Insights from the Festival of Genomics 36:27

5M ago36:27

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In January we saw experts from across the genomics ecosystem, including patients and those with an interest in genomics, gather at the Festival of Genomics - the UK's largest annual life sciences event. In this episode, our host, Vivienne Parry, Head of Engagement at Genomics England, speaks to Louise Fish, CEO of Genetic Alliance UK, and Professor…

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#90: From Invasive Species to Allergenic Pollen with Allasandra Valdez (The Happy Botanist Podcast) and Dr. Daniel Katz 1:07:36

5M ago1:07:36

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You’re in for a treat today - it’s like two episodes in one. My guest today is Allasandra Valdez, a botanist working on her PhD in plant physiology in Cornell University’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department. Allasandra also has a background studying invasive species, and is the creator and host of The Happy Botanist podcast. Today’s wide-r…

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Ana Lisa Tavares: Genomics 101 - What is a rare condition? 6:54

5M ago6:54

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In this explainer episode, we’ve asked Ana Lisa Tavares, Clinical Lead for rare disease research at Genomics England, to explain what a rare condition is, in less than 10 minutes. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter about genomics on our YouTube channel If you’ve got any questions, or h…

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Dr Natalie Banner, Ismael Kherroubi García and Francisco Azuaje: Can Artificial Intelligence accelerate the impact of genomics? 35:36

5M ago35:36

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On this episode of the G Word, we delve into the promising advances that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the world of genomics, exploring its potential to revolutionise patient care. Our guests discuss public perspectives on AI in genomics and address the ethical complexities that arise in this rapidly evolving field. Gain valuable insights …

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#89: Burning Questions: Understanding Fire Management with Lenya Quinn-Davidson 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

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Many of you might recall the dramatic 2020 fire season in the western USA. In California alone, close to 4 million acres burned. Cities were clouded with smoke and unhealthy air for many weeks. I had ash fall at my home in San Jose, CA on several occasions. But did you know that based on pre-colonial historical estimates, 4 million acres burned wou…

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Dr Nirupa Murugaesu and Professor Sir Mark Caulfield: Providing tailored care for cancer patients through whole genome sequencing 33:39

6M ago33:39

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In this instalment of The G Word, our guests engage in a compelling discussion centred around a recently published paper that supports the integration of whole genome sequencing into standard cancer care. Our guests shed light on the transformative potential of combining health data with whole genome data. Discover how this innovative approach empo…

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#88: BLM Unveiled: A Journey with Josh Jackson into our Forgotten Lands 1:05:13

6M ago1:05:13

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I bet you’ve heard of the National Park Service. Or the US Forest Service which manages all of our National Forests. But did you know that there is another land management agency that manages more public land than either the National Parks or National Forests? This overlooked agency is the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM. Josh Jackson has become …

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#87: California Condors with Tiana Williams-Claussen (Golden State Naturalist Crossover!) 1:16:53

6M ago1:16:53

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Today’s episode is all about California Condors with Tiana Williams-Claussen, the director of the Yurok Tribe’s wildlife department. This episode is actually from my friend Michelle Fullner of the Golden State Naturalist podcast. If you don’t know Golden State Naturalist, I think this episode is pretty indicative of Michelle’s work. She travels aro…

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Dr Rich Scott: Reflecting on 2023 - A year of podcasts and a decade of progress 30:07

7M ago30:07

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As we approach the conclusion of 2023, we reflect on a year that not only signifies our 10-year anniversary but also marks another chapter of The G Word. Throughout the year, guests have joined us fortnightly to share their research, stories, and aspirations for the future of genomic healthcare. In this special end-of-year episode, Naimah Callachan…

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#86: Double Feature! The Yard of the Future and We Live in a 10% World 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Double the nature content in the same amount of time as a typical Nature's Archive? Well, I think we've come close today, and no, we're not playing an interview at double speed. Here's your chance to hear two episodes of the Jumpstart Nature podcast from our pilot season, covering the topics of treating your yard like a habitat (The Yard of the Fut…

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Dr Helen Hanson, Kelly Kohut, Rochelle Gold and Amanda Pichini: How are genetic tests transforming cancer prevention? 37:17

7M ago37:17

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On today's episode of the G Word, our guests will be discussing the CanGene-CanVar programme. Funded by Cancer Research UK, the 5-year programme aims to create an interface between NHS clinical care and research that will expand genetic testing access for those with inherited cancers. Our host Amanda Pichini, Clinical Lead for Genetic Counselling a…

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#85: Life After Dark (Nocturnalia!) with Charles Hood and Dr. José Martínez-Fonseca 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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Let’s dive into the enchanting world of hidden wonders that come to life after dark! Our guests today are Charles Hood and José Martínez-Fonseca, authors of the new book “Nocturnalia: Nighttime Life of the Western USA" from Heyday Books. Charles is an author, poet, birder, and world traveler, and as you’ll hear, an exceptional naturalist, too. Jose…

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Rebecca Middleton, Professor Dame Sue Hill and Dr Rich Scott: Transforming the NHS with genomic testing 42:35

8M ago42:35

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This year as we celebrated our 10-year annivesary, the NHS celebrated a significant milestone of 75 years. In this episode we reflect on our journey over the last 10 years, including the impact of embedding genomic testing into the NHS, how it all started with the 100,000 Genomes Project, and how patients have influenced the shape of the Genomic Me…

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#84: Dr. Marshall Shepherd - Weather is Your Mood, Climate is Your Personality 1:01:35

8M ago1:01:35

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Weather is like your mood, and climate is like your personality. Those are the words of today’s guest, Dr. Marshall Shepherd (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram). Despite the clear differences between these two concepts, there are many topics of confusion that persist. For example, is El Nino, which we discussed a few weeks ago on this podcast, a clim…

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Amanda Pichini, Jonathan Roberts and Emma Walters: How can Genetic Counsellors improve care through research? 51:02

8M ago51:02

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Genetic Counsellors play an important part in healthcare and research. This Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day we focus on the role genetic counsellors have in research, to help improve care for patients and families. On this episode of the G Word, Amanda Pichini, Clinical Lead for Genetic Counselling at Genomics England, is joined by Emma Walters, m…

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#83: If Trees Could Talk with Dr. Grant Harley 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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There are living trees in the United States that are approaching 5000 years old - and I’m not talking about trees that clone (I’m looking at you, aspen). Imagine if those trees could talk! Well, in a way, they can! That’s where dendrochronologists like Dr. Grant Harley come in. And it turns out that the science of dendrochronology is so much more f…

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Dr Mie Rizig, Sir John Hardy, Candice King and Will Townley: Why is diversity in Parkinson’s research so important? 36:22

9M ago36:22

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Unfortunately, please note you may be able to hear some background noise or static during some parts of the recording. In this episode of the G Word, Candice King, Patient and Public Engagement Manager and Will Townley, Cohorts Manager who both work at the Diverse Data initiative at Genomics England, are joined by Dr Mie Rizig and Sir John Hardy, w…

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#82: Amanda Monthei - Life with Fire 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

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As you all know, I find wildfire to be fascinating. It’s complex, simultaneously necessary and at times devastating, and wildly misunderstood. And the landscape of fire is rapidly changing - literally and figuratively. So, I hope to continue to bring a variety of voices and perspectives on wildfire - including today. Have you ever wondered what it …

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#81: Dr. Emma Greig - From Fairywrens to FeederWatch 1:01:56

9M ago1:01:56

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Dr. Emma Greig is a behavioral ecologist who has been leading Project FeederWatch, a multi-decade community science effort led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. Today's discussion could be broadly characterized as "how to take care of the birds that visit your yard" - and you might be surprised at some of the recommendations. Our …

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Vivienne Parry and David Bick: Which conditions will we look for initially in the Generation Study? 25:24

9M ago25:24

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The Newborn Genomes Programme is delivering the Generation Study in partnership with the NHS. The study will explore the possibilities of whole genome sequencing in newborn babies, including to identify a wider range of rare genetic conditions current NHS newborn blood spot test. To do this, we have undertaken significant engagement work to identif…

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Dr Jack Bartram: Can genomics improve our understanding of childhood cancers? 28:26

10M ago28:26

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In this episode of the G Word, Naimah Callachand, Head of Product Engagement and Growth at Genomics England, is joined by Dr Jack Bartram, consultant paediatric haematologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for Children. Dr Bartram leads on molecular diagnostics within the haematology department at GOSH and has expertise in minimal residual …

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#80: El Niño (ENSO) and Ocean Temperatures 50:23

10M ago50:23

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Have you heard of El Niño? Some people call it the single biggest influence on winter weather in North America. But what is it, and how does it work? And we're in an El Niño event this year, and it's going to affect our weather (and ecology!) There is always much confusion about El Niño, what it is, why it occurs, and how it might alter our weather…

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#79: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman 42:41

10M ago42:41

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Subscribe to the Jumpstart Nature Podcast! I started Nature’s Archive podcast in an effort to understand the stories of people making a difference for the environment. I needed to be inspired, wanted to learn how they did it, and share that inspiration and knowledge with anyone willing to listen. While we haven’t strayed too far from those initial …

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Will Macken, Nicky Whiffin, Charlotte Durkin and Jamie Ellingford: Early Career Researchers navigating the field of genomics 35:29

10M ago35:29

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This week on the G Word, our host Will Macken, is joined by a panel of Early Career Researcher (ECR) representatives to discuss how ECRs can navigate and position themselves within the ever-changing field of genomic research. Will is a clinician and researcher at the University College London Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Great Ormond Str…

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#78: Pirates, Trophy Fish, and Shifting Baselines: Unveiling Ecological Mysteries With Dr. Loren McClenachan 48:25

11M ago48:25

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Subscribe to the Jumpstart Nature Podcast! Ever wondered how scientists unravel the ecological mysteries of bygone eras, long before systematic record-keeping? Believe it or not, one part of the answer is in pirate journals. And no, I'm not joking. Today, I have the privilege of hosting Dr. Loren McClenachan, an Associate Professor of Environmental…

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Sarah Justine Kerruish, Hélène Guillaume Pabis, Emilia Molimpakis and Lois Gulliford: How can we overcome bias in healthtech? 33:56

11M ago33:56

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In this episode of the G Word, Lois Gulliford, Legal Counsel at Genomics England, is joined by Sarah Justine Kerruish, Chief Strategy Officer at Kheiron Medical, Hélène Guillaume Pabis, Founder and CEO of Wild.AI and Emilia Molimpakis, CEO and Founder of thymia, to discuss how to tackle bias in healthtech. With growing concerns about the safety of …

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Jamie Ellingford: Genomics 101 - What is a bioinformatician? 9:00

11M ago9:00

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In this episode of our explainer podcasts, we’ve asked Jamie Ellingford, Lead Genome Data Scientist for Rare Disease at Genomics England, to explain what bioinformaticians do and how they're involved in the study of genomes, in less than 10 minutes. You can also find a series of short videos explaining some of the common terms you might encounter a…

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#77: Unraveling the Secrets of Road Ecology with Ben Goldfarb 58:52

11M ago58:52

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Subscribe to the Jumpstart Nature Podcast! It's hard to imagine a time without roads that connect us, facilitate commerce, allow us to reach hospital schools, family, and friends. And in plain sight, they grow in width, link density and traffic volume slowly and continually. Amidst to the sprawling network that shapes our lives. There's a realm oft…

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Dr Rich Scott and Professor Zornitza Stark: Genomic newborn screening for rare diseases – a review 30:15

11M ago30:15

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In this episode of the G Word, Naimah Callachand, Head of Product Marketing at Genomics England, is joined by Dr Rich Scott, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy CEO at Genomics England, and Professor Zornitza Stark, clinical geneticist at the Victorian Clinical Genetic Services in Melbourne, to discuss their recent paper published in the Nature Review…

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