Introducing TARGeT: a Project on Reproductive Autonomy in the Genomic Age

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Hello! Welcome to the blog about project TARGeT, funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project, grant DP200100006.

 We'd like to take a moment to introduce ourselves, and say a little bit about what this project sets out to achieve.

 First, here's the team:
Professor Ainsley Newson
Chief Investigator
Sydney Health Ethics, The University of Sydney 

Dr Kathryn MacKay
Chief Investigator
Sydney Health Ethics, The University of Sydney

Professor Jackie Leach Scully
Chief Investigator
The University of New South Wales

Dr Rosalind McDougall
Chief Investigator
The University of Melbourne 

Assistant Prof Jan Hodgson
Chief Investigator
The University of Melbourne 

Professor Brenda Wilson
Partner Investigator
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Now, here's what this project is about:

This project aims to provide a better way to help people to think and reflect about new genetic tests in pregnancy. These tests are on the rise. Yet they are occurring in a setting that is overly individualistic and underplays problems that can come from increased information and choice. This project will involve an interdisciplinary team to generate new theoretical and practical knowledge to re-frame the concept of 'reproductive autonomy'. Expected outcomes include new bioethics knowledge, innovations in research methodologies, new data and recommendations for practice. The project will provide benefits by generating the first analysis of how reproductive autonomy needs to change to ensure new tests in pregnancy are offered and used well.

If you'd like to know more about project TARGeT, please feel free to reach out to a member of the team! We'll be posting semi-regular updates about the projects, as well as postings for related research positions and events here, so check back soon!

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