The Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities (IBHH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellows as part of our Visiting Scholars Program for a one-year appointment with the possibility to extend for a second year. This semi-structured program integrates fellows into interdisciplinary research projects while affording them time to focus on their own research.
Prenatal screening and testing technologies using genetic methods are rapidly expanding, offering increasing amounts of genetic information about the fetus. However, research shows that women from underserved populations are less likely to receive or accept prenatal genetic services, leading to discordant birth outcomes. We propose to explore the barriers to access and acceptance of prenatal genetic care among women from underserved populations.