Molecules, microbes and multiomics

DNA Genotek Inc.

Molecules, microbes and multiomics is DNA Genotek's podcast, featuring experts in all areas of the genomics, microbiome and multiomics space. To learn more about any of these emerging areas of science, tune in.

  • 45 minutes 34 seconds
    Breaking new ground in PTSD research: Insights from The Consortium for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

    In this episode, Ajin Abraham (Strategic Marketing Manager, Genomics) and Sanna Abbasi, Ph.D. (Scientific Writer/Content Specialist) interview a group of leaders in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PGC-PTSD). The purpose of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium is to unite investigators around the world to conduct meta- and mega-analyses of genome-wide data for psychiatric disorders. We talk about the mission of the PGC-PTSD workgroup, how genomics is contributing to discoveries and advancing the field, the impact of advocacy on policy, and the benefits of using saliva for investigation.

    1 September 2023, 7:56 pm
  • 17 minutes 17 seconds
    Expand into multi-omics: DNA Genotek and Diversigen 2021 grant program winner

    In this podcast, we interview Dr. Jonas Schluter, Assistant Professor from the Department of Microbiology at the Grossman School of Medicine at NYU Langone Health and a winner of the DNA Genotek and Diversigen 2021 Expand into Multi-omics grant, discuss his research.

    23 May 2023, 8:31 pm
  • 19 minutes 59 seconds
    Phosphorus: Stretching the Capabilities of Clinical-Grade Genetic Testing

    We invited Alexander Bisignano, CEO of Phosphorus, to tell us more about his company's application of genetic testing and to share what is in store for them in the future.

    4 November 2021, 1:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 34 seconds
    Forensic science and the oral microbiome

    Can the oral microbiome help law enforcement link suspects to crime scenes or evidence? In this episode of Molecules, Microbes and Multiomics Heloise Breton PhD, a product manager at DNA Genotek with a background in forensic science, and Megan Anderson, a recent graduate from Rock Canyon High School, chatted with us about Megan's project on the oral microbiome in collaboration with the team of scientists at Diversigen.

    20 August 2021, 2:46 pm
  • 22 minutes 59 seconds
    Urine the 'golden sample': Why is urine so exciting in cervical cancer prevention?

    We recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Severien Van Keer, a post-doc researcher at the VAXINFECTIO research group, at the University of Antwerp. Her research primarily focuses on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) detection in first-void urine, and the potential of urine as a sample type for cervical cancer screening. Her research also includes Colli-Pee®, a first-void urine collection device.

    21 April 2021, 7:24 pm
  • 24 minutes 16 seconds
    Oral microbiome: The key to better therapeutics

    One new start-up microbiology company, Brick Built, is focused on the potential of the human oral microbiome. Our two microbiome product managers at DNA Genotek, Dr. Heloise Breton, and Laura Cunningham, had the pleasure of speaking with Brick Built Therapeutics co-founder Dr. Brian Klein about the role and future potentials of the oral microbiome in our health and biotech industry.

    15 April 2021, 1:43 pm
  • 11 minutes 57 seconds
    Leaving no microbe behind: Shoreline Biome's easy solutions for microbiome NGS

    Shoreline Biome is a microbiome-focused company that provides simple solutions for microbiome next-generation sequencing. They develop tools and reagents to support end-to-end microbiome analysis. We talk about the amazing work of the team at Shoreline Biome and had the pleasure to interview their Director of R&D, Dawn Gratalo.

    18 February 2021, 6:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 37 seconds
    Behind the data: an interview with Dr. Dan Knights

    In this interview with Dr. Dan Knights, Senior Scientific Advisor of Diversigen, learn about the future of data generation from microbiome samples. Dr. Knights discusses how he started in microbiome and bioinformatics research, ways to increase the power of microbiome studies, and different signals within the microbiome.

    9 February 2021, 7:14 pm
  • 21 minutes 6 seconds
    RNA breakthroughs in autism, concussions, and COVID-19

    In this podcast, we explore how DNA Genotek and Quadrant Biosciences have been working together to support advancements in various diseases via RNA research and collection. Together, they've created RNA tests for early detection of autism spectrum disorder, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and COVID-19.

    7 January 2021, 7:12 pm
  • 22 minutes 30 seconds
    Probiotics, a possible solution to COVID-19 transmission?

    We interview a team from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, who are exploring the impact of probiotics in COVID-19 transmission with a new clinical trial: Probiotics To Eliminate COVID-19 Transmission in Exposed Household Contacts (PROTECT-EHC).

    16 December 2020, 7:24 pm
  • 28 minutes 43 seconds
    Personalized skin care: the beauty industry diving into the microbiome

    The interest in human microbiome has widened from the gut to other parts of the human body, like skin. One company saw an opportunity to combine the science of the human skin microbiome, makeup and skincare. In this episode of Molecules, Microbes, and Multiomics, we interview the co-founders of Pure Culture Beauty Joy Chen, former CEO of Yes To and H2O+ Beauty, and Victor Casale, former chief chemist of MAC Cosmetics and co-founder of Cover FX.

    12 November 2020, 4:43 pm
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