The Roadmap to Rare

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  Episode 6: Going the Distance for OCNDS Awareness ft. Kevin Pilgrim 09.09.2026 32хв

  In Episode 6 of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn is joined by Kevin Pilgrim, an OCNDS parent from the UK. Kevin’s son, Hunter, was diagnosed with OCNDS in 2021. Kevin shares his family’s road to a diagnosis, the relief of finding the CSNK2A1 Foundation and its community of parents, and how he turns endurance challenges into fundraising efforts that raise awareness for OCNDS. He also reflects on what he’s learned along the way about supporting Hunter’s younger brother, celebrating small wins, a...
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  Episode 5: The Road to the CSNK2A1 Foundation ft. Jennifer Sills 26.08.2026 37хв

  In Episode 5 of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn is joined by Jennifer Sills, Founder and President of the CSNK2A1 Foundation, which supports families affected by Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS). Jennifer shares her family’s road to getting a diagnosis for her daughter and describes how a phone call with Dr. Wendy Chung led her to start the Foundation. Jennifer also discusses the importance of supporting the whole family, reaching families in many languages, and the ways that fa...
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  Episode 4: Chatting with a Genetic Counselor ft. Grace Branger, MGC 12.08.2026 37хв

  In Episode 4 of Roadmap to Rare, Eric Finn is joined by Grace Branger, MGC, a genetic counselor who helps families navigate genetic testing and rare disease diagnoses. Grace discusses the basis of genetic testing, explains how to make sense of a genetic report—including uncertain results—and speaks to the guilt parents may feel after a diagnosis. She also expands upon how genetic counseling supports the whole family and discusses questions that parents can ask genetic counselors. Subscribe so...
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  Episode 3: Inside OCNDS Research ft. Drs. Gabrielle Rushing and Elena Bagatelas 29.07.2026 38хв

  In Episode 3 of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Rushing, Chief Scientific Officer for the CSNK2A1 Foundation, and Dr. Elena Bagatelas. Together, they unpack the science behind Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS), from explaining the functions of the CNSK2A1 gene and the CK2 protein, to talking about the foundation’s genotype (genetic code)-phenotype (physical result) research, patient registries, and current research priorities. The researchers highlight ...
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  Episode 2: The Day Everything Changed ft. Amber Reynolds 15.07.2026 26хв

  In Episode 2 of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn sits down with Amber Reynolds, a fellow OCNDS parent and advocate from Colorado, whose 14-year-old daughter, Harper, was one of the first 15 people in the world diagnosed with Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS). Amber shares her family’s journey from Harper’s first-week pediatric appointment to the moment they received an OCNDS diagnosis when Harper was five. Eric and Amber reflect on genetic testing, finding community, and the every...
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  Episode 1: Meet Your Host, Eric 01.07.2026 18хв

  In the debut episode of Roadmap to Rare, host Eric Finn introduces himself and the mission of the show. Roadmap to Rare aims to shed light on the reality of navigating the rare disease journey through real stories, real challenges, and research. Eric shares his personal story of how his family discovered that his son had Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS), an ultra-rare genetic condition affecting approximately 400 people worldwide. Subscribe so you can stay updated for new ...
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  Trailer: Roadmap to Rare 19.04.2026

  This is the Roadmap to Rare. Hosted by OCNDS parent Eric Finn, this podcast explores the reality of the rare-disease journey—sharing hope through real stories, real challenges, and research. On Roadmap to Rare, Eric sits down with parents, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the rare disease community to talk about what the path really looks like—from diagnosis to advocacy, research breakthroughs, and everything in between. Subscribe so you can stay updated for new episodes! Yo...