{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"National MPS Society: Our Voices","title":"The Journey of a Biochemical Genetic Fellow with Mary Kate LoPiccolo","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2185,"description":"The focus of the second season: Unmet needs and areas requiring more support in the MPS and ML community\nGoal: Explore resources, provide guidance, and start conversations about meeting these needs\nGuest: Dr. Mary Kate LoPiccolo, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellow.\nDiscussion on the lack of specialized genetic doctors and researchers in regional healthcare networks and the challenges of replacing retiring or relocating specialists\nDr. Mary Kate's educational path: Four years of medical school, followed by specialization in pediatrics, then two years of medical genetics training, and one year of biochemical, genetic-specific training\nBiochemical genetics: Deals with genetic disorders affecting metabolism and biochemistry, such as MPS and ML\nDr. Mary Kate's interest in rare diseases and the experience that led her to biochemical genetics\nLimited emphasis on biochemical genetics during medical school\nDr. Mary Kate's first patient encounter in the pediatric genetics clinic, working with a family transitioning care for a child with severe MPS II\nChallenges faced by the family in accessing services and support in a rural area\nRole of fellows in patient care, working under the supervision of attending physicians\nImportance of open communication between families and healthcare professionals\nLearning to deliver difficult news with empathy and gauging family expectations\nEmphasis on being straightforward and honest with families, even when delivering challenging news\nInsights into the field of biochemical genetics, the journey to becoming a specialist, and the dedication required to provide optimal care and support to patients and families.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CHMelkK7tUkI3gDdaIC_H0Eny_lnFQYrnz_trqnn-_0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4MDEyLzE2NDU3/MjYxMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}