Podcasts and Videocasts

CDC experts and invited speakers have provided podcast information on topics in genomics that are important to practicing health care providers, policy makers and the public. This page provides podcasts about specific diseases, genetics, and family history, and will be updated on a regular basis.

A Public Health Approach for Fulfilling the Promise of Genomics to Improve Health: Or, When Should We All Have Our Genomes Sequenced?

(April 16, 2015) Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks at the University of Minnesota.

Genetics and BRCA in Primary Care

(Oct 13, 2014) Dr. Katherine Kolor talks about how primary care providers can help identify women at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, before cancer occurs, to guide preventive interventions.

Public Health Genomics In Practice: State Strategies Webinar

(Apr 8, 2014) A webinar presented by the APHA Genomics Forum and Genetic Alliance.

Public Health Genomics Implementation to Save Lives - From National Vision to State Success

(Mar 6, 2014) This video includes a primary focus on cancer, specifically Lynch syndrome and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and includes specific key steps to be taken, the crucial importance of partners, lessons learned, results, and next steps.

Using Genomics to Prevent Cancer Now

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Tier 1 Genomic Applications and Pioneer/Trail Blazing States

(Mar 6, 2014) Sharon Terry, President & CEO of Genetic Alliance interviews state public health pioneers who have successfully used genomics in a measurable way. These state leaders describe in detail the challenges and rewards of implementing evidence based public health genomics applications toward the goal of saving lives.

CDC's Newborn Screening Program - role of laboratories (Sep 3, 2013) Dr. Carla Cuthbert talks about CDC's Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program and the role laboratories play in keeping babies healthy.

Integrating genomics into pediatric primary care: a public health perspective (Aug 26, 2013) Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about genomics and pediatric primary care practice

The public health perspective on translating genomics into health benefits: More important than ever

(Jan 24, 2013) Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks at the Translating genomics conference

A Tiered Approach to Integrating Genomic Tests Into Your Practice

(Jan 14, 2013)
Scott Bowen, MPH, deputy director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about integrating genomic tests into practice.

Cascade genetic screening and public health practice: An idea whose time has come.

(Oct 18, 2012) Genetic Alliance and University of Michigan Center for Public Health and Community Genomics

Family Health History: Use It to Inform Preventive Services for Your Patients

(Sep 24, 2012) Katherine Kolor, PhD, health scientist from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics describes how family history can be used to inform preventive services for your patients.

Pharmacogenomics and Your Practice

(Nov 7, 2011)
Scott Bowen, MPH, deputy director, CDC Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks about pharmacogenomics.

Welcome Message from Muin J. Khoury M.D., Ph.D. Director, Office of Public Health Genomics (Oct 12, 2011)

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: BRCA and Your Patient

(Oct 10, 2011)
Katherine Kolor, PhD, health scientist from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, describes how family history can be used to determine whether your patients might be at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer (Feb 7, 2011)
W. David Dotson, PhD, health scientist from CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the importance of testing for Lynch syndrome if you have colorectal cancer.

New Sickle Cell Public Health Initiative

(Jan 31, 2011)
Althea Grant, PhD, epidemiologist from CDC's Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, speaks about the new initiative designed to reduce mortality, morbidity, and disability due to sickle cell disease.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Sep 20, 2010)
Renée M. Ned, PhD, MMSc, health scientist from CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, explains the benefits of cascade testing to identify familial hypercholesterolemia.

The Critical Importance of Newborn Screening and Follow-up

(Aug 31, 2010)
Stuart Shapira, MD, PhD, a medical officer with CDC’s Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, explains the critical importance of newborn screening and follow-up.

Personal Genomic Tests (Jul 26, 2010)
Muin J. Khoury, MD, PhD, director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics, speaks to healthcare providers about personal genomic tests that consumers can buy on the Internet.

A Century of Sickle Cell (Sep 16, 2010)
This podcast, Melissa Creary discusses sickle cell disease.

Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 2 (Jun 3, 2010)
In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records.

Electronic Health Records: PHR Opportunities for Public Health – Part 1 (Jun 3, 2010)
In this podcast, Dr. Ken Mandl discusses electronic health records and personally-controlled health records.

Family History - An Early Warning for Your Child (Nov 28, 2007)
In this podcast, Dr. Yoon discusses the importance of family history for your child.