EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 45 MIN
When Genes Guide Care: BRCA, Rapid Testing and Real Choices. Demystifying Genetics with Mary-Anne Young (Favourite Genes BRCA1&2).
from Demystifying Genetics · host Matt Burgess
Dr Matt Burgess talks with Mary-Anne Young about the real-world impact of genomics on healthcare and genetic counselling. They cover BRCA1/2 history, rapid testing, integration with oncology, and using polygenic risk to personalise care. The episode explores family systems and counselling techniques, ethical issues around returning research findings, workforce diversity, and practical steps to implement genomic advances in clinics. Listeners will get a concise look at how genomics is changing patient care, communication with families, and the direction of the genetic counselling profession.
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