Margaret R. Eby

Fellow in the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics 

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy

A sociologist by training, I study the legitimization of scientific expertise. My research investigates how ethical challenges shape the development of policy and practice, from the rise of medical eugenics in the early 20th century to the growing use of AI in genomics research. 

My work has been published in Social Science & Medicine, Work and Occupations, PloS One, and Globalization and Health, among others. Before pursuing my doctorate, I graduated from NYU with a B.A. in Global Public Health and History.