Stacey Pereira
دانشیار · Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics
Baylor College of Medicineمعرفی
Dr. Stacey Pereira is an Associate Professor at the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine. Her work focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics, particularly in newborn sequencing, polygenic risk scores, and biobanking. She employs qualitative research methods and ethnographic approaches to explore genomic integration in clinical settings.
- Education
- BA in Psychology, Clark University (Summa Cum Laude)
- PhD in Anthropology (Medical Anthropology/Anthropology of Science), Rice University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in ELSI of Genomics, Baylor College of Medicine
Current research examines genomic sequencing in newborns (BabySeq Project), military genomics (MilSeq Project), and polygenic risk score applications in cardiology, psychiatry, and reproduction. Funded by NIH/NIMH, NHGRI, and NCATS, her work addresses privacy regulations, data sharing, and genomic risk communication.
Key contributions include:
- 15+ publications on genomic ethics in Pediatrics, Genetics in Medicine, and JAMA Pediatrics
- Advisory roles in genomic research policy development
- Collaborations with Molecular Autopsy Consortium of Houston
- Public engagement initiatives for diverse genomic research participation
