Who we are
Gene Pool Media is a new science podcast network dedicated to offering high-quality, informative, and engaging content about genetics, healthcare, and rare diseases. The network includes established shows like DNA Today and RealPharma, along with new podcasts set to launch in 2025. Led by Kira Dineen, a genetic counselor and seasoned podcast producer, Gene Pool Media is committed to advancing the field of science communication through authentic storytelling and expert insights.
Kira Dineen, MS, CGC, CG(ASCP)CM has over a decade of online media experience in digital marketing and podcasting/radio.
She started “DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast” in 2012 which also became a radio show in 2014. The podcast has since produced over 330 episodes interviewing experts in the field with 80 sponsors and counting. “DNA Today” won the Best 2020, 2021, and 2022 Science and Medicine Podcast Awards.
Kira has hosted and/or produced ten podcasts, many of which are genetic/rare disease related including PhenoTips Speaker Series, It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease & Medical Challenges Podcast, and Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast. Kira also has hosted/produced to two other healthcare podcasts: Insight Says: A Mental Health Podcast and Advancing Dentistry: A Dental Podcast.
She was selected and served as a member of NSGC’s Digital Ambassador program for three years. Kira received her Diagnostic Genetic Bachelor’s of Science degree at the University of Connecticut and is a certified Cytogenetic Technologist. She received her Master’s of Science in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.
She currently practices as a licensed, certified genetic counselor in a high risk prenatal private practice in Connecticut.
Check out Kira Dineen's Podcasting Resume.