About
Purpose
Genetic Frontiers is a space for a more expansive cultural conversation about the promise, power, and perils of genetic information.
On each episode of Genetic Frontiers, host Susanna Smith, MPH, brings her background in science and ethics to conversations with guest experts about this moment we’re living in—where genetic discoveries are propelling new, personalized medical treatments but also posing ethical dilemmas and emotional quandaries. In many ways, we are wildly unprepared for how genetic information can influence our lives. Susanna knows this firsthand as a previvor of a rare, incurable genetic disease, which is part of the impetus for Genetic Frontiers.
Listen to Episode 0: Living at Risk to hear Susanna’s story and the origin story of Genetic Frontiers.
Team
Genetic Frontiers is a collaboration between host, Susanna Smith & executive producer, Brandy Mello. Brandy is a former software developer, teacher, video & film producer, novelist and Jill of all trades. Brandy & Susanna met at Mile High Writers’ Workshop and reconnected at Lighthouse Writers LitFest. Music is by Edward Giordano and logo design by Abhinav Chauhan and Julie Weinstein.
Genetic Frontiers is produced from Asheville, NC and Denver, CO.
Host and Co-Producer, Susanna Smith & Executive Producer, Brandy Mello