Rosé & DNA
By Rosé & DNA
Rosé & DNAJun 01, 2021
"Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder": R&D with educator, mentor, and genetic counselor, Dr. MaryAnn Campion
On this episode of Rosé and DNA, we talk with the one and only MaryAnn Campion. MaryAnn is an educator, genetic counselor, and all around superhuman. She currently serves as the director of the Masters Program in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling at Stanford University and founding director of the Boston University Genetic Counseling Program. Over a glass of wine, cider, and golden latte (aka tea with turmeric) we chat about Maryann’s journey to becoming the youngest director of a genetic counseling program and how she has quite literally grown a fan base of genetic counselors over the last 20 years of her career. We laughed, we cried – you won’t want to miss this one!
Causes MaryAnn cares about:
Be the Match: Sign up to become a bone marrow donor at bethematch.org!
Wines (and cider) tasted and talked about:
🍷Rachel’s Rosé by Robert Young Winery
🍺 Cider by Downeast
🍷Golden Latte (tea with turmeric) and a shoutout to Troika Wines
“I commit when I commit” R&D with Medical Science Liaison Aishwarya Arjunan, MS, MPH
On episode 14 of Rosé & DNA we spoke with Aishwarya Arjunan, a clinical genomics expert with over a decade of experience working in public health genomics and product management. Aishwarya started her career as a genetic counselor after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh and after a few years moved into a Medical Science Liaison role at Counsyl and then Myriad Genetics. She is now a senior medical science liaison at GrailBio, a new healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured.
Aishwarya is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors Board of Directors and actively leads initiatives to address healthcare disparities.
Cause that Aishwarya cares about:
Call your senators to fight anti-trans and anti-abortion legislation!
Support H.R. 2144 to increase access to Genetic Counselors
https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/
https://www.rememberthegirls.org/
Wines tasted:
🍷Cotes des Roses - Rosé by Gerard Bertrand (repeat!)
“Science impacts society and society impacts science”: R&D with Science Communicator Namrata Sengupta, PhD
We are teenagers y’all! On Episode 13 of Rosé & DNA we chat with scientist, science communicator, career coach, and advocate for equity in health and STEM, Dr. Namrata Sengupta.
Dr. Sengupta received her BS in chemistry from the University of Calcutta, MS in Biotechnology from Bangalore University, and her PhD in Environmental Toxicology from Clemson University. Her current role as Associate Director of Scientific Public Engagement at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard involves communicating research to the general public and creating a new science museum launching in 2022, the Broad Discovery Center.
Cause that Namrata cares about:
Wines tasted:
🍷Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blend by Telmo & Ruth
🍷Chardonnay by Dark Horse
"I had to get creative about how I was educating people": R&D with Pediatric Nurse Michelle Connors, BSN
On Episode 12 of Rosé & DNA, we chatted with Michelle Connors (she/her), BSN! Michelle is a nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts. Before starting her nursing career at BCH, Michelle graduated from Northeastern University’s Bouve College of Health Sciences and was recognized as one of the 100 most influential seniors at Northeastern University.
At Boston Children’s Hospital, where Michelle has worked for 12 years, she has cared for children of all ages on the Medical Surgical ICU floor. She additionally now holds a position as the Infection Prevention Coordinator, a role that has become critical in these last two years.
But her newest position is her role as a new mom! Michelle dives into the details of new motherhood as a working professional, and even joined us on her first day back form maternity leave (yes, she really is a superhuman).
This holiday season, Michelle reminds us to shop local to support the small businesses in your community.
Beverages enjoyed:
🍷Red blend by McBride Sisters
🍷Syrah by Radford Dale
🧉White hot chocolate with a dash of Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka
"A lot of my leadership skills came from Taekwondo": R&D with Color's Chief Science Officer Alicia Zhou, PhD
On Episode 11 of Rosé & DNA, we spoke with Dr. Alicia Zhou! Dr. Zhou is the Chief Science Officer at Color Health, a population health company.
Dr. Zhou earned her B.S. in biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her PhD in biological and biomedical sciences from Harvard University. At Color she began leading and managing the business development of research partnerships aimed at increasing access to genetic testing as a population health tool. As CSO, she now leads the company’s scientific mission, which has evolved quickly from a focus on genetics to other health areas, including COVID-19 testing.
And if this wasn’t enough, in her free time, she is also a black belt in Taekwondo, and even opened a Taekwondo school in San Francisco!
Causes Dr. Zhou cares about:
Get vaccinated! (www.vaccines.gov)
Wines tasted:
🍷Cabernet Sauvignon - Kumusha Wines
🍷Mysterious French Grenache
🍷Riesling or anything from Hendry Ranch Wines
“I kept not dying”: R&D with Scientist and Patient Advocate Corrie Painter, PhD
On Episode 10 of Rosé & DNA, we spoke with Dr. Corrie Painter (she/her)!
Dr. Painter is a researcher and cancer survivor, and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Count Me In, a program that launches patient-driven research projects across various cancer types. During Dr. Painter’s PhD training in 2010, she was diagnosed with a rare cancer called angiosarcoma, and since then has made it her mission to be an advocate in this space. In this episode we follow Dr. Painter’s unique educational path to a career in cancer research, her experiences with her own cancer diagnosis, and the amazing work being done to advance this space through collaboration.
Causes Dr. Painter cares about:
Beverages tasted:
🍷Sparkling Brut Rosé - McBride Sisters Collection
🍷Peach wine (expertly aged in Deanna's parents' home from her 21st birthday) - Konzelmann Estate Winery
🍷Bacardi Rum - straight from the mug
"I only follow rules if they make sense": R&D with Genetic Counselor Dr. Jehannine Austin, CCGC/CGCFCAHS
Dr. Austin is THE leading psychiatric genetic counselor, studying how to deliver personalized genetic information for psychiatric conditions to individuals. As a past President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and thought-leader for the field, Dr. Austin has some thoughts about what it means to be a genetic counselor. In this episode we follow Dr. Austin's academic and professional journey, and get vulnerable as we dive into their experience as a nonbinary/agender person in STEM.
Causes Dr. Austin cares about:
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Wines tasted (and talked about!):
🍷The Whole Shebang! - Thirteenth Cuvee by Bedrock Wine Co.
🍷Côtes de Provence Rosé Miraval - Rosé by Angelina Joli
🍷Venturi-Schulze Vineyards; or any white burgundy
Note: this episode was recorded in June 2021
"Leadership is not about wanting a leadership role": R&D with Dr. Katrina Armstrong
On Episode 8 of Rosé and DNA, we spoke with Dr. Katrina Armstrong, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief of Massachusetts General Hospital!
Dr. Armstrong's work focuses at the interface of genomics, cancer and social policy. On this episode we dive into Dr. Armstrong's passion for medicine and personalized care, her experience practicing during the HIV/AIDS epidemic and now the COVID-19 pandemic, and her thoughts on leadership. Dr. Armstrong is a physician, a mother, a wife, a daughter, and a mentor to so many people and we can’t thank her enough for joining us on this episode to share her knowledge and advice with us!
Causes Dr. Armstrong cares about:
The Equal Justice Initiative and The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, AL
Wines tasted (and talked about!):
🍷Summer in a Bottle - Rosé table wine from Wölffer Estate Vineyard
🍷Chardonnay - Domaine Rollin Père et Fils
🍷Boxed wine!
Cheers!
R&D
“How can I do all of this justice in 900 words?”: R&D with PhD Candidate Robin Aguilar
On Episode 7 of Rosé and DNA, we got to hang out with Robin Aguilar! Robin is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, where they are an NSF Fellow (impressive). Robin's research focuses on creating tools and technologies to image satellite DNA. We had the pleasure of connecting with Robin after reading their incredibly important Career Column in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00521-1
As a first-generation, queer, non-binary, and disabled scientist, a lot of Robin's work outside of the lab focuses on providing support and connection for folks of marginalized identities in and out of STEM. They also are an artist and writer. To learn more about their work, art, and mission, check out their website at robinaguilar.com!
Causes Robin cares about:
Homeless Black Trans Women Fund
Wines tasted (and talked about!):
Mojave Rain - 2016 red blend from Paso Robles
A. Golden & Fils Rosé
Cheers!
R&D
"I like to build stuff": R&D with Genetic Counselor Erica Ramos, MS, CGC
On Episode 6 of Rosé and DNA, we spoke with population health aficionado Erica Ramos, MS, CGC!
Erica is a genetic counselor and Vice President of Population Genomics at Genome Medical, a company that develops technologies, services, and strategies for delivering genomic healthcare. Before joining Genome Medical, she previously held positions at Geisinger Health, Illumina, and Genzyme. Within the genetic counseling community, she is also well known for her past leadership role as president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors in 2018 and continues to serve as an advisor for many high impact public health initiatives including the All of Us Program. Erica is a true visionary for the field and remains a fierce advocate for patients, particularly those in underserved communities.
Please support the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (H.R. 2144)! Read more about this effort from NSGC.
Spread the word about Genome Medical's Force for Good High School Essay Contest! Click here for more information.
Wines tasted (and talked about!):
Goulée by Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux from Medoc region, FR
Rosé All Day - 'nuff said.
Twomey Cellars (California) and Lechuza Winery (Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico)
Cheers!
R&D
"See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savor": R&D with Rosé Expert Jaime Brown
Our special guest on Ep 5 of Rosé & DNA is Boston-based wine, beauty, and lifestyle copywriter extraordinaire, Jaime Brown!
On this episode Jaime walks us through the 5 steps to taste wine, a scientific method that will surely improve your wine tasting skills! She also talks with us about building her brand, creating a lipstick line, writing a book, and so much more!
Jaime’s passion for #rosé (aka ‘the pink drink’) and #RedLipstick is contagious and will most certainly inspire you to work on that side hustle!
If you’re tuning in at home, we would encourage you to grab a glass of rosé and sip along with us!
Cheers!
R&D
Check out Jaime’s Food&Wine article mentioned in this episode: 15 Programs That Support a More Diverse Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry
"The pace is unbelievable": R&D with RNA Biologist Bijoyita Roy, PhD
On Episode 4 of Rosé & DNA, we talk with Bijoyita Roy, PhD! Dr. Roy is an RNA biologist at New England Biolabs where she focuses on the applications of RNA for therapeutics. On this episode we speak with Dr. Roy about her experience moving from India to the United States for her PhD training and the various ways in which her identity as a woman of color has shaped her career. We also geek out about mRNA vaccines and she shares her knowledge on the great potential for this technology!
*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2020. To get the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit www.cdc.gov
Organizations that Dr. Roy supports:
Doctors without Borders: international medical humanitarian organization (www.doctorswithoutborders.org)
Child Rights and You (CRY): non-profit and non-government organization in India working towards uplifting underprivileged children across India (www.cry.org)
Wines tasted:
Hoegaarden, Rosé (beer)
The Paring, Sauvignon Blanc
"Trial and error was my mode of operation": R&D with Geneticist Dr. Heidi Rehm, FACMG
Our next guest on Rosé & DNA is... (drum roll please)... Dr. Heidi Rehm!
Dr. Rehm has been a leader in transformative genetics and genomics work within the Harvard system for the last 20 years and now works as Chief Genomics Officer @massgeneralmedicine. On this episode we talk with Dr. Rehm about her tips and tricks for juggling a crazy schedule, her efforts to build teams with diverse perspectives and increase access to clinical genetics, her experience building the Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, and her decision to implement meeting free weeks across all of genetics to increase productivity.
Her passion for improving clinical genetics is apparent in all of her work, which in turn inspires everyone who is fortunate enough to cross paths.
Dr. Rehm's Meeting Free Week Campaign: broad.io/MeetingFreeWeek
Wines tasted:
@rootsrundeep Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon
@drycreekvineyard, Rosé
@josh cellar, Merlot
"I'm a glutton for purpose": R&D with Genetic Counselor Dr. Altovise Ewing, LCGC
On the next episode of Rosé and DNA, we share some wine (and cranberry juice!) with Dr. Altovise Ewing!
Dr. Ewing received her PhD in genetics/genetic counseling from Howard University, previously worked at 23andMe, and now works as a Global Health Equity Strategist for Genentech. Dr. Ewing has a clear vision for how the field of genetics and medical research can engage thoughtfully and responsibly with underserved communities, with the goal of improving outcomes for communities of color.
Dr. Ewing's favorite causes:
Painted Pink for Breast Cancer (PaintedPink.org) - #Blackowned non-profit empowering millennials to take charge of their breast health
Satcher Health Leadership Institute (satcherinstitute.org) - aims to be the leading transformational force for health equity in policy, leadership development, and research
Equal Justice Initiative (eji.org) - works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality
Wines tasted:
Riesling from Alice Hartmann, a vineyard in the Mosel region of Europe - light, crisp, and fruity!
Rosé from Gérard Bertrand - not too sweet, pale pink, and packaged in a pretty bottle!
"You're at that table for a reason": R&D with Genetic Counselor Tessa Field, MS, CGC
We are excited to announce our first guest on Rosé and DNA, Tessa Field, MS, CGC!
Tessa is an accomplished genetic counselor working as a patient advocacy lead for a biotech company. On this episode of R&D, she shares her story of choosing genetic counseling as a second career and her experience working as a consultant.
Wines reviewed:
Rosé - Cellier des Demoiselles
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Red) - Cantina Zaccagnini
Rosé - Prophecy Wines
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