CGA-IGC Podcast Series

CGA-IGC

The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club and other podcast series (season 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.

  1. FEB 27

    Episode 3: Genetic Counseling and Religion Podcast Series - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    The CGA-IGC Education is pleased to present the third and final episode of a three-part series focused on Genetic Counselling and Religion. This series offers a unique opportunity to understand how different faith communities view genetic counseling, and how you can work more effectively with patients and families from these backgrounds.  These insights are designed to support your daily practice, helping you provide more culturally aware, patient-centered care. The third episode is hosted by Josie Baker MS, CGC, and features  Lindsey Walker, MS, LCGC,  a pediatric Genetic Counselor at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.  Together, they explore practical, respectful ways clinicians and genetic counselors can better support LDS patients and families when discussing genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk, and medical decision-making. Lindsey Walker shares helpful context on LDS beliefs and culture, including a strong emphasis on family, personal autonomy, faith, and health practices, as well as the community’s long-standing engagement with genealogy and family history, a connection that has also contributed to important advances in genetic research.

    25 min

  2. JAN 8

    Genetic Counselling and Religion Podcast Series - Hindu American Community

    The CGA-IGC Education is pleased to present the second episode of a three-part series focused on Genetic Counselling and Religion.This series offers a unique opportunity to understand how different faith communities view genetic counseling, and how you can work more effectively with patients and families from these backgrounds.  These insights are designed to support your daily practice, helping you provide more culturally aware, patient-centered care.The second episode is hosted by Josie Baker MS, CGC, and features Shilpa Narayan, MS, CGC a Cancer Genetic Counselor at Stanford Health.Together, they explore how healthcare, prevention, and medical decision-making are viewed within a diverse and family-centered community; common hesitations around genetic testing; and the impact of family, marriage, and privacy considerations. Shilpa Narayan also shares practical guidance for genetic counselors and GI providers on how to better support patients, emphasizing curiosity, listening to patient cues, balancing medical screening with lifestyle discussions, and avoiding assumptions.

    15 min

  3. 12/16/2025

    Episode 1: Genetic Counselling and Religion Podcast Series - Orthodox Judaism

    The CGA-IGC Education is pleased to present the first episode of a three-part series focused on Genetic Counselling and Religion. This series offers a unique opportunity to understand how different faith communities view genetic counseling, and how you can work more effectively with patients and families from these backgrounds.  These insights are designed to support your daily practice, helping you provide more culturally aware, patient-centered care. The first episode is hosted by Josie Baker MS, CGC, and features Natalie Richeimer MS, CGC, a Genetic Counselor and Education and Outreach Manager at JScreen. They discuss cultural and religious considerations, the role of Halakha (Jewish law) and rabbinic guidance in medical decisions, and concerns around genetic testing, including its impact on marriage prospects. The episode offers practical insights for providers delivering culturally respectful, life-saving care.

    20 min

  4. 08/28/2025

    CDH1 Chats: Digesting Tough Conversations

    This episode is hosted by Josie Baker, MS, LGC, and features Maegan Roberts, MS, LGC, a Genetic Counselor from the Ohio State University.The in-depth discussions focus on CDH1 and hereditary diffuse gastric cancer, covering the history of discovery, evolving penetrance estimates, and updated risk insights. They explore differences between IGCLC’s more conservative European approach and NCCN’s U.S.-focused guidelines, offering practical advice on which to follow. The conversation highlights the challenges of genetic counseling, including how to approach discussions with honesty and confidence. Megan Roberts also shares her perspective from her work with the ClinGen CDH1 Variant Curation Expert Panel, IGCLC, and the Ohio State University CDH1-Associated BCDS Registry.Do you have a patient with a CDH1 variant and clinical features consistent with BCDS? The Ohio State University CDH1-Associated BCDS Registry is actively recruiting participants. This research initiative aims to better understand cancer risks and phenotypic characteristics associated with CDH1-related Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome (BCDS). Learn more HERE.

    12 min

  5. 06/12/2025

    Navigating Gynecologic Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome: A Closer Look at Evolving Guidelines

    This episode is hosted by Emma Keel, MS, CGC, and features Ying Liu, MD, MPH, a Gynecologic Medical Oncologist & Clinical Geneticist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Nicole D. Edison, MD, Clinical Associate of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Chicago.The in-depth discussion focuses on managing gynecologic cancer risk in patients with Lynch syndrome, spotlighting the significant updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines released in September 2024 that have shifted the clinical approach for these patients.

    28 min

  6. 05/19/2025

    Episode 3: Research Collaboration Podcast Series - International Replication Repair Deficiency Consortium

    In partnership, the CGA-IGC Education and Research Committees are pleased to present a three-part podcast series focused on research collaborations. Emma Keel, MS, CCG spoke with Melyssa Aronson, MSc, CGC and Lucie Stengs, BSc, from the International Replication Repair Deficiency Consortium (IRRDC).  This episode is essential listening for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in hereditary GI cancer syndromes research. Learn about this consortium's evolution from a local registry to an international collaboration studying rare genetic disorders, particularly CMMRD. It provides insights about the progress in developing diagnostic tools, establishing a biobank, and conducting research on potential treatments, including immunotherapy and vaccines. Also the challenges of managing the growing consortium, emphasized the importance of patient advocacy and international collaboration. If you have any questions or are interested in joining the consortium please contact or Melyssa Aronson (melyssa.aronson@sinaihealth.ca) or Lucie Stengs (lucie.stengs@sickkids.ca).

    43 min
  7. Episode 2: Research Collaboration Podcast Series - Gastric CDH1 Multicenter consortium

    04/29/2025

    Episode 2: Research Collaboration Podcast Series - Gastric CDH1 Multicenter consortium

    In partnership, the CGA-IGC Education and Research Committees are pleased to present the second episode of a three-part series focused on Research Collaborations. This episode is hosted by Emma Keel, MS, CCG, who spoke with Ophir Gilad, MD, the lead of the Gastric CDH1 Multicenter Consortium.This episode is essential listening for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in hereditary cancer syndromes. It showcases the power of collaboration and the potential for building successful research consortiums to advance our understanding of complex genetic conditions like CDH1-related gastric cancer.

    23 min

  8. 03/22/2025

    Research Collaboration Podcast Series - LINEAGE consortium.

    In partnership, the CGA-IGC Education and Research Committees are pleased to present the first episode of a three-part series focused on Research Collaborations.  This episode is hosted by Joshua Melson, MD, and features CGA-IGC past president Swati Patel, MD, MS, along with recipients of the CGA-IGC & CCARE Lynch Syndrome Research Award and CGA-IGC committee members, Holli Loomans-Kropp, PhD, MPH and Zachariah H. Foda, MD, PhD, all of whom are part of the LINEAGE consortium. This episode is essential listening for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in hereditary GI cancer syndromes, as well as the future of precision medicine, genetic epidemiology, and patient-centered research. It also offers valuable insights and tips for those looking to establish a research consortium or collaborative, emphasizing the importance of a solid governance structure, data use agreements, and the need to involve your institution's legal departments early in the process.

    32 min
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The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club and other podcast series (season 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee.

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  • Creator
    CGA-IGC
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 CGA-IGC
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    CGA-IGC Podcast Series