"I only follow rules if they make sense": R&D with Genetic Counselor Dr. Jehannine Austin, CCGC/CGCFCAHS

To kick off Season 2 of Rosé and DNA, we spoke with Dr. Jehannine Austin (she/they)!   

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