On this week’s episode of DNA Today, we are joined by 2 scientists from Phase Genomics. Dr. Ivan Liachko is the Founder and CEO of Phase Genomics and has worked in the genetic/genomic research field for over 20 years. Dr. Liachko is one of the original inventors of the Hi-C assembly and metagenomic deconvolution and has over a decade of experience in scientific management and mentorship.

Our other guest is Dr. Stephen Eacker, VP of Research and Development for Phase Genomics, who is also a lifelong scientist. Prior to starting his role as VP, he served as a Senior Research Scientist and was part of the faculty at Johns Hopkins University where he was the Principal Investigator of a laboratory focused on using the ribosome as a platform for understanding neurobiology.

On This Episode We Discuss:
- Next generation cytogenomic technologies like CytoTerra and OncoTerra
- Why ultra-long-range sequencing is advantageous compared to other approaches
- Types of chromosomal abnormalities that can be identified with this technology
- Identifying genetic changes that lead to pregnancy losses and how identifying these changes can help with future pregnancies
- How researchers can get early access to CytoTerra

Interested in today’s episode topic? Watch a webinar from Phase Genomics at [ Ссылка ] about next generation cytogenomics for reproductive genetics and oncology, and visit [ Ссылка ]? to read the press release about Phase Genomics’ new platform to detect chromosomal abnormalities.

To learn more about Phase Genomics, be sure to follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and keep up with our guests, Dr. Ivan Liachko on Twitter and LinkedIn, and Dr. Steve Eacker on Twitter and LinkedIn. Their social medias are linked in this episode's description at [ Ссылка ].

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DNA Today is a podcast and radio show exploring genetics’ impact on health through conversations with leaders in genetics like genetic counselors, researchers, doctors, and patient advocates. The show started in 2012 and features over 165 episodes. DNA Today won the 2020 Best Science and Medicine Podcast Award with nominate four other years.

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DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen. Our social media lead is Corinne Merlino. Our video lead is Amanda Andreoli.

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