Amal Matar

Amal Matar
PhD, Associated researcher
Amal Matar is a Researcher at Center for Research Ethics and Bioethics at Faculty of Medicine, Uppsala University. Her research interests include social and ethical aspects of new genomic and reproductive technologies with focus on stakeholders’ perspectives as well as the wider societal implications for such technologies. She previously conducted research on international research ethics, primarily focusing on the Middle East. She holds a PhD in Bioethics from Uppsala University, a MSc., in Biotechnology from the American University in Cairo and is a trained Medical Doctor.
E-mail: amal.matar@crb.uu.se
Recently in the media
- Test för ärftliga sjukdomar inför graviditet väcker etiska frågor
Dagens Nyheter, 2019-04-15 - Forskaren om genetisk screening: Här är problemen
Aftonbladet, 2019-03-11 - Should we be screening future parents for genetic disorders?
Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, 2019-03-04 - Should we be screening future parents for genetic disorders?
MedicalXpress, 2019-03-01 - Should we be screening future parents for genetic disorders?
The Economic Times India, 2019-03-01
Preconception genetic screening

Amal Matar is looking at the ethical issues of preconception genetic testing and screening, taking the family’s and the individual's perspective into account.
Risk information

We are investigating risk information from serval perspectives.
Publications
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Autonomous decisions by couples in reproductive care
Part of BMC Medical Ethics, 2020.
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"A perfect society": Swedish policymakers' ethical and social views on preconception expanded carrier screening
Part of Journal of Community Genetics, p. 267-280, 2019.
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Matar, Amal
Considering a Baby? Responsible Screening for the Future: Ethical and social implications for implementation and use of preconception expanded carrier screening in Sweden
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Values and value conflicts in implementation and use of preconception expanded carrier screening: an expert interview study
Part of BMC Medical Ethics, 2019.
Reproductive ethics and cultural sensitivity
Today’s multi-cultural society is a challenge to the health care system, especially when it comes to reproductive and sexual health. At the same time, new technology increases our reproductive choices, increasing the challenges. Find out what Amal Matar has to say about it.
