Kortni Kindree smiling outside for a professional headshot. She is standing in front of a building that has all windows on the exterior, which are reflecting the natural landscape in the background. She is wearing a scoop necked, long sleeve black shirt, with her long, wavy brown hair draped over the front of her shoulders.

Kortni Kindree

PhD Student
Nguyen Ba Lab

Research

  • Rare Diseases
  • Human Genetics

Variants and Us (VUS)

Kortni is a member of the Variants and Us (VUS) Podcast on Spotify, which is led by UTM Biology Professor, Experimental Technologies and Standards Workstream member, Dr. Alex Nguyen Ba. 

The Variants and Us (VUS) podcast explores the science behind rare genetic diseases and the genetic variants that cause them. Hosted by researchers from the Atlas of Variant Effects (AVE) Alliance, it features interviews with experts to discuss the challenges in genetic research, the impact of these diseases, and the potential for new treatments. The podcast aims to make complex genetic science accessible while raising awareness and fostering empathy for those affected by rare conditions.

Visit the VUS webpage to learn more and tune into the podcasts!