Tamar Nov Klaiman

Tamar Nov Klaiman is a Scientific Associate in the Institute for Ethics and History of Health in Society at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PhD in Sociology and Anthropology at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel in 2023, following a background in genetic counseling practice in Israel. Her research focuses on the intersection of bioethics, reproductive technologies, and health policy, with particular expertise in prenatal testing practices.

Dr. Nov Klaiman's research interests center on the social and ethical dimensions of reproductive technologies, particularly non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and genetic screening. She conducts comparative analyses between Germany and Israel, examining how cultural, religious, and policy contexts shape approaches to prenatal diagnosis, reproductive decision-making, and disability perspectives. Her work bridges medical anthropology, bioethics, and health policy, with a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies and stakeholder perspectives.

Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on ethical challenges in prenatal testing, with particular attention to cross-cultural comparisons, severity assessment in genetic conditions, termination of pregnancy regulations, and the societal implications of genomic technologies. Her work appears in leading journals including European Journal of Human Genetics, BMC Medical Ethics, and Social Theory & Health.

Dr. Nov Klaiman actively collaborates with Prof. Dr. Ruth Horn and other researchers on multiple projects, including comparative studies of cystic fibrosis screening in Israel and Germany. Her methodological approach emphasizes qualitative research, conducting in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals, parents, and other stakeholders to understand the real-world implications of bioethical frameworks.