Best Pharmacogenomics Podcasts (2025)

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E194 - Using pharmacogenomics to personalise drug therapy 22:30

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David Liew chats with Sophie Stocker, co-chair of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Pharmacogenomics Working Group, about using pharmacogenomics to personalise drug therapy. They discuss pre-emptive, concurrent and reactive testing, and the current landscape of pharmacogenomics in Australia. Read the full article by Sophie and her co…

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Episode 87: Oral Cancer | Smokes For Nothin’ And HPV For Free 1:00:31

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Oral cancer was a fatal disease even into the twentieth century. Patients required extensive surgery and often had a painful recovery or went into palliative care but the result was the same. Modern medicine has thankfully provided much to our understanding, the treatment and management of patients with oral cancer. In recent times, patients have b…

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E195 - Medicines used in the treatment of opioid dependence 24:05

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Justin Coleman speaks with Hester Wilson, Chief Addiction Medicine Specialist for NSW, and pharmacist Jillian Kanck about the medicines used in the treatment of opioid dependence. They explain how opioid dependence is diagnosed and discuss the advantages of long-acting buprenorphine, as well as the place of sublingual buprenorphine and methadone in…

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Cracking the Code on Pediatric Tic Disorders with Dr. Piper Gibson 35:31

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Send us a text Discover how genetics, environment, and functional lab testing can uncover the real root causes of pediatric tic disorders and provide hope for families. Have you ever been told to “just ignore it” when your child’s health takes a sudden turn? That was the reality for Dr. Piper Gibson, whose son developed sudden and severe tics that …

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The Silent Crisis Costing Americans Their Health with Dr. Marschall Runge 34:51

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Send us a text Healthcare in America is in crisis and Dr. Marschall Runge isn’t afraid to say it. In this episode, we explore how AI, policy, and genomics are reshaping medicine and what it will take to build a system that truly serves people. Is American healthcare built to keep us sick? It’s a question more practitioners are asking—especially wit…

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Episode 86: Vitamin B12 | Solving The Pernicious Anaemia Mystery 48:50

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The first medical description of pernicious anaemia is from 1821. It is written by Dr James Combe and describes a previously well 47 year old corn-merchant who presented with pallor, weakness, and neurological symptoms. It would take over a hundred years before we would know how to treat this condition, and another decade after that to understand w…

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Cure: How One Film is Empowering a Wellness Revolution with Manny Bains 28:45

18d ago28:45

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Send us a text Award-winning filmmaker Manny Bains joins Dr. Lawful to share how his documentary Cure reveals the transformative power of holistic healing, and why your health is more in your hands than you’ve been told. What if you could see your health story on screen and feel empowered to rewrite it? In this episode of Pivoting Pharmacy with Nut…

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Deprescribing Pharmacy: DNA, Wellness & the Future of Healthcare with Dr. DeLon Canterbury 47:03

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Send us a text What happens when two pharmacists challenge the medication-first mindset? In this 100th episode, Dr. Tamar Lawful and Dr. DeLon Canterbury unpack how deprescribing and DNA testing can reshape the future of care. What if we told you that reducing medications isn’t anti-pharmacy—it’s what pharmacy was meant to do all along? In this mil…

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Episode 85: Lung Cancer Screening | Search For The 30 Pack-Years 58:43

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One of the most difficult cancers to detect early has been lung cancer. Patients often present with advanced disease that and can often be fatal. In April 2025, a new National Lung Cancer Screening program has been rolled out in Australia to detect asymptomatic patients with a significant smoking history (30 Pack-Year). Suitable patients are eligib…

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E193 - Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Part 2 17:19

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Justin Coleman talks to Kate McKenzie, General Practitioner and member of one of the Antibiotic Expert Groups, in part 2 of our series on the latest updates to Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic. This episode focuses on changes to guidance for primary care, including new recommendations for UTIs, infectious diarrhoea, bronchiectasis, infections of …

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How Environment and Mindset Rewrite Your Health Story with Dr. Mark Sherwood 30:36

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Send us a text Your genes are not a prison, they’re a roadmap. In this episode, Dr. Mark Sherwood unpacks how stress, trauma, and environment—not just DNA—shape your long-term health and healing. Have you ever felt afraid to learn what your genes say about you? You’re not alone—but here’s the truth: your DNA isn’t destiny. It’s a draft. And in this…

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Reversing Diabetes by Getting to the Root with Dr. Raj Gupta 29:47

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Send us a text Most people think type 2 diabetes is a life sentence—but what if it’s not? In this episode, Dr. Raj Gupta shares how he’s helped thousands reverse chronic illness by treating the root, not the symptoms. Have you ever wondered if diabetes could be reversed—not just managed? Many people are told to accept type 2 diabetes as a permanent…

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E192 - Update on long- and short-acting contraceptive methods 25:17

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Laura Beaton speaks with Emma Mason, lecturer in sexual and reproductive health, about the latest changes in contraceptive products in Australia. They outline key practice points for selecting appropriate contraception and managing adverse effects, as well as some useful resources to support the prescribing of contraceptives. Read the full paper by…

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No Cure, No Problem: A Systems-Based Approach to Healing with Jason Ott 37:21

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Send us a text Struggling with chronic symptoms and conflicting advice? Jason Ott, author of No Cure, No Problem, shares how to layer lifestyle, herbs, and medical care into a personalized healing system that works—even when the journey takes time. Have you ever felt like healing has to be fast—or it isn’t working? In today’s episode of Pivoting Ph…

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Episode 84: Prostate Cancer | Donald Gleason’s Legacy 1:28:59

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In 1966, the Chief of Urology asked the Chief of Pathology at the Minneapolis VA Hospital to develop a system to communicate the results of prostate cancer to researchers. The Chief of Pathology was Donald Gleason and he developed a system that would revolutionise our understanding of prostate cancer. Today, every prostate cancer worldwide is class…

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Mindful Eating: A Functional Approach to Food and Emotions with Elizabeth Dall 35:24

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Send us a text Struggling to help clients break free from diet cycles and emotional eating? Today’s guest, Elizabeth Dall, shares how mindful eating transforms metabolism, mindset, and lasting results—without restriction or calorie counting. Have your clients ever said they “know what to do”—but still can’t seem to follow through? It’s frustrating …

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E191 - Psoriasis an update on topical and systemic therapies 21:28

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Jo Cheah chats to dermatologist Jonathan Chan about the latest therapies for psoriasis. Jonathan outlines the different treatments for mild to moderate and moderate to severe psoriasis, and when to refer patients to a non-GP specialist. They discuss the benefits and risks associated with biologic medicines for psoriasis, and considerations for pati…

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Metabolism by Design: How to Use Your DNA to Unlock Sustainable Weight Loss 13:30

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Send us a text Think your metabolism is just “slow” and there’s nothing you can do about it? In this episode, Dr. Tamar Lawful reveals how your genetics hold the key to boosting energy, losing weight, and optimizing your metabolism naturally. If you’ve ever felt like your metabolism is fighting against you, you’re not alone. But what if the issue i…

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Cytokine networks in autoimmune diseases: mechanisms, pathogenesis and therapeutic innovations 21:54

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In this episode of Talking Techniques, Ritwika Biswas, Field Application Scientist at Sino Biological US Inc. (PA, USA), discusses the role of cytokines in autoimmune diseases, the techniques used to examine them and some emerging therapeutic innovations beginning to change the way we approach the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Contents Introduc…

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All About Proactive Heart Health Screening 16:55

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In this episode, Medcan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord sits down with Dr. Beth Abramson, Medcan’s Director of Cardiology, to explore the latest innovations in cardiovascular screening. They discuss how two advanced assessments, ApoB and Lp(a), are transforming proactive heart health strategies, and how these tests are now part of Medcan’s Ann…

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E190 - Safe and effective use of vancomycin 24:22

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Dhineli Perera talks to pharmacists Amy Legg and Tony Lai about their paper on the safe and effective use of vancomycin. They discuss the evolution of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring, including trough concentrations, and demystify AUC monitoring. They cover current recommendations, including targets for drug efficacy and safety, and priority…

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Rewriting the Cannabis Conversation: From Stigma to Science with Dr. Abe Benavides 36:49

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Send us a text Confused by CBD, THC, and everything in between? Dr. Abe breaks down the science, busts myths, and shares practical tools for providers and patients ready to embrace cannabinoid therapy with clarity and confidence Cannabis isn’t just a plant — it’s a precision wellness tool when used correctly. In this episode, Dr. Abe shares how he …

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Episode 83: Breast Augmentation | Risks and Myths 1:15:08

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Over the last 100 years, numerous types of implants (i.e. ivory, glass, wool) and injections (i.e. epoxy resin, beeswax, paraffin) have been used in an attempt for breast augmentation but the results were poor. In 1962, the first operation using silicone implants was performed and it revolutionised breast surgery. Breast augmentation surgery (cosme…

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Beyond the Prescription Pad: Integrative Solutions for Chronic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber 38:41

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Send us a text Tired of the pill-for-every-ill approach to pain? Dr. Jordan Barber shares a radically human perspective on chronic pain and the power of integrative, whole-person healing that goes far beyond prescriptions. What if chronic pain wasn’t just something to “manage” but something to understand? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jorda…

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Episode 82: Pharmacogenomics | Personalised medicines 46:45

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The interplay between genetics and medications is important but complex. Pharmacogenomic testing provides doctors with information about how individual patients may respond to certain medications (ie. fast and slow metabolisers). The RCPA recently released guidelines for doctors about requesting patient pharmacogenomic testing before prescribing so…

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The Power of Wearables: Turning Data Into Health Solutions with Marco Benitez 29:53

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Send us a text Wearables do more than track steps—they're changing health care. Marco Benitez of Rook shares how real-time data is powering prevention, personalization, and innovation across the health industry. Discover the future of proactive care powered by your wrist. Are your wearables doing more than counting steps? In this episode, Dr. Tamar…

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E189 - Noninvasive prenatal testing: an overview 15:21

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Justin Coleman speaks with Alice Poulton, genetic counsellor, about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Alice explains how NIPT differs from serum screening and ultrasound options, and when each option may be used. The conversation also covers advice on interpreting the NIPT results and…

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Reduce Meds with Nutrigenomics 12:28

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Send us a text Tired of managing symptoms with meds? In this episode, Dr. Lawful shares how one client reduced her prescriptions by aligning health choices with her DNA—through nutrition, exercise, and mindset shifts. Learn how personalized health can help you do the same. Are you tired of medications being the first—and only—solution offered for y…

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Episode 81: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) 1:18:57

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In 1924, a surgeon and a pathologist had a conversation about some patients with multiple bowel polyps. The pathologist, Dr Cuthbert Dukes, and the surgeon, Mr JP Lockhart-Mummery, noted that patients had a family history of bowel cancer and could have hundreds of colonic polyps. They, with the help of HRJ Bussey, set up the Polyposis Registry. The…

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E188 - RSV: an update on prevention and management 16:18

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David Liew talks to Linny Phuong, paediatric infectious diseases physician, about changes to prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They discuss how RSV infections affect communities in Australia, high-risk groups to watch out for, and when to test for RSV. Linny also outlines available RSV immunisations for different popul…

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E187 - Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Part 1 23:51

4M ago23:51

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Dhineli Perera chats with Allen Cheng, director of Infectious Diseases at Monash Health and member of the Antibiotic Expert Group, about some of the updates in the latest version of Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic. Allen talks about changes to severity assessment and treatment for community-acquired pneumonia, updated antimicrobial dosing advice…

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Episode 80: Epilepsy | Moonstruck 55:52

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We have come a long way in our understanding of epilepsy and seizures. Historically, epilepsy was associated with possession and demonic forces. Modern medicine has helped us to understand that epilepsy is an electrical disorder of the brain that can affect an area or the entire brain itself. Unfortunately, a lot of stigma and misinformation remain…