Cristina Hickman
Dr. Cristina Hickman is a senior embryologist and the founder of Avenues Fertility Clinic in London. With expertise in reproductive science and embryology, she has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the ethical and legal implications of advanced embryo screening techniques. Recently, she raised concerns about couples in the UK using legal loopholes to rank embryos based on genetic predictions of traits such as IQ and health, highlighting the rapid advancements in genetic testing and the resulting ethical dilemmas faced by fertility clinics.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
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United Kingdom:
Dr Cristina Hickman, a senior embryologist and founder of Avenues fertility clinic in London, said rapid advances in embryo screening techniques and the recent launch of several US companies offering so-called polygenic screening had left clinics facing 'legal and ethical confusion'.
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