Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy

Polygenic Embryo Screening: Towards Informed Decision-Making

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Recent progress in complex trait genetics, coupled with the technical ability to generate accurate genome-wide genotypes from single-cell input, has made it possible to genetically screen embryos for common polygenic traits and disease risk. However, little empirical work has been done to quantify the utility of polygenic embryo screening (PES), examine its ethical implications, and assess stakeholder perspectives. Our study is designed to provide the necessary empirical basis for informed ethical discussion.

Supported by: R01HG011711-01, National human genome research institute

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Pereira S, Carmi S, Altarescu G, et al. Polygenic embryo screening: four clinical considerations warrant further attention. Hum Reprod. 2022;37(7):1375-1378. doi:10.1093/humrep/deac110.

Pereira S, Carmi S, Altarescu G, et al. Polygenic embryo screening: four clinical considerations warrant further attention. Hum Reprod. 2022;37(7):1375-1378. doi:10.1093/humrep/deac110

Barlevy D, Lencz T, Carmi S, et al. Capacities and Limitations of Using Polygenic Risk Scores for Reproductive Decision Making. Am J Bioeth. 2022;22(2):42-45. doi:10.1080/15265161.2021.2013983

Lázaro-Muñoz, Pereira, S., Carmi, S., & Lencz, T. (2021). Screening embryos for polygenic conditions and traits: ethical considerations for an emerging technology. Genetics in Medicine, 23(3), 432–434.

Lencz, Lazaro-Munoz, G., Pereira, S., & Carmi, S. (2021). Polygenic embryo screening: science fiction or science Fact? European Neuropsychopharmacology, 51, e21–e22.2