Amal Matar
Amal Matar
MBBCH, MSc
PhD student
Amal Matar is a graduate of Ain Shams University Medical School in Cairo. She holds a Masters of Science in Biotechnology from the American University in Cairo, and completed the Middle East Research Ethics Training Initiative Certificate Program in International Research Ethics at the University of Maryland in 2012.
In her PhD project Amal Matar is studying ethical issues concerning preconception genetic screening, as it raises general concerns of genetic testing and counseling, and the handling of information and risk assessments. It also raises questions surrounding parental decision-making process and consent procedures, and concerns about screening programs. A central question to the project is how preconception genetic screening accentuates and influences parenthood and pregnancy.
E-mail: amal.matar@crb.uu.se
Phone: +46 18 471 62 46
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.
Amal Matar on the Ethics Blog
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Ethical questions raised by experiencing another culture
Source: amalmatarcrb 2015-12-16
Risk information
We are investigating risk information from serval perspectives.
Publications
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Swedish healthcare providers' perceptions of preconception expanded carrier screening (ECS)—a qualitative study.
(2016). Journal of Community Genetics, . vol. 7, ss. 203-214 DOI -
Curricular Aspects of the Fogarty Bioethics International Training Programs.
(2014). Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, vol. 9, ss. 12-23 DOI -
Perspectives of Egyptian Research Ethics Committees regarding Their Effective Functioning.
(2013). Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, vol. 8, ss. 32-44 DOI -
Enhancing Research Ethics Capacity in the Middle East: Experience and Challenges of a Fogarty-Sponsored Training Program.
(2013). Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, vol. 8, ss. 40-51 DOI
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.
