Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD): A Discussion

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted November 6, 2008 in DNA and Disease

This past April, I participated in a vodcast with Dr. Chris Korey of the College of Charleston and students in his Molecular Biology Lab. We talked about the science and ethics behind direct-to-consumer genetic testing. While I’m not too pleased with the way I looked while heavily pregnant (eek!), we had a great conversation and I was impressed with the students’ enthusiasm and thoughtfulness.

This month, Dr. Misha Angrist is the guest participant and he’s hosting a discussion on preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), selection and disability on his blog, Genomeboy. I hope you’ll join the students in conversation there.

For more information on PGD, please see these previous posts here at Eye on DNA:

• Eye on DNA Podcast Interview: Huntington’s Disease
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parents Feel Guilty Over Giving Children Bad Genes
• Genetic Testing to Prevent Wrongful Life
• Medical Tourism for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• IVF Strategies: Cloned Sperm and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

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