Through our research we aim to provide detailed and empirically grounded understandings of the social and ethical challenges that are created by developments in medical practice.
Our research is conducted within these areas:-
Expanded Preconception Carrier Screening
Genetic testing of children for adult onset conditions
New technologies in childrens ICU
Taking Pregnancy Seriously in Metaphysics, Ethics and Epistemology
Complex Communications:
Communication of results from the 100,000 Genomes Project to relevant others
Consent and confidentiality in genetic medicine
Developing digital tools to facilitate genome sequencing clinical transition
Incidental Findings (IFs) from genetic tests
Re-contacting in mainstreaming genetics
Additional findings and whole genome sequencing
HCP attitudes towards refugees
The management of certainty and uncertainty in genetic findings
Professional views about aCGH testing