Margaret R. Eby

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

Penn Medical Ethics & Health Policy

A sociologist by training, I study the legitimization of scientific expertise. From the rise of medical eugenics in the early 20th century to the growing use of AI in genomics research, I research how ethical challenges within these movements shape disciplinary and policy agendas. 

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.