Reproduction in Society

Reproduction in Society examines the ethical, social and regulatory issues raised by new and emerging practices and technologies in reproductive biomedicine.

Our research sits at the intersection of bioethics, regulation, public health, and reproductive medicine, and is distinguished by an interdisciplinary, humanities-led approach to reproductive innovation. We focus particularly on the ethical implementation and evaluation of reproductive technologies, programs, and policies, including how new technologies are introduced into practice, how patients and professionals make decisions, and how technologies and programs are governed and evaluated.

We work closely with healthcare providers, industry partners, professional bodies, and regulators to produce outcomes that have a meaningful impact on policy, governance, clinical practice, and public debate.

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Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Treatment

Research on advances in assisted reproductive technology, management of reproductive materials, third-party reproduction, and emerging technologies shaping family formation.
Reproductive Genomics

Examining the impact of increasing genomic information on reproductive decision-making and planning.
Pregnancy and Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Research on decision-making, risk and medical intervention in (pre-)pregnancy, particularly in high-risk and complex pregnancies

Research Projects

We conduct multidisciplinary research examining reproductive innovations across clinical, industry, social, and policy contexts.

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