The Egg Whisperer Show12 Nov 2025

ImputePGTA and PGT-P Explained: The Latest in Polygenic Embryo Testing with guest Jonathan Anomaly of Herasight

Read the full episode notes: https://www.draimee.org/imputepgta-and-pgt-p-explained-the-latest-in-polygenic-embryo-testing-with-guest-jonathan-anomaly-of-herasight

Today I'm thrilled to dive into the world of polygenic embryo testing (PGTP) and ImputePGTA with my guest, Jonathan Anomaly, Director of Communications at Herasight. And, I'm beyond delighted that Herasight is choosing to share their newest tech, ImputePGTA with us here, for the first time as an Egg Whisperer Show exclusive! Jonathan brings a unique perspective as both a former philosophy professor focused on the ethics of reproductive technologies and a leader at a company developing cutting-edge embryo screening tools. Together, we explore the latest advances in genetic testing and what they mean for families considering IVF.

In our conversation, we unpack the science and ethics behind polygenic testing, discuss how it differs from traditional embryo screening, and address the hopes and concerns that come with these new technologies. We talk about the real-world impact for patients, the importance of informed consent, and how families can make empowered choices about their reproductive journeys. Whether you're a patient, a provider, or just curious about the future of fertility medicine, this episode is packed with insights.

In this episode, we cover:

The basics of PGTP and how it compares to PGTA and PGTM
Announcement of ImputePGTA, a new technique that enables accurate polygenic embryo screening from a routine test (PGT-A)
How polygenic risk scores are developed and validated
The potential and limitations of predicting disease risk and traits in embryos
Ethical considerations and common misconceptions about "designer babies"
The role of family history and ancestry in genetic testing
How Herasight's technology can help patients with different backgrounds and needs
What the future holds for embryo testing, including IVG and gene editing

Resources:

Herasight: herasight.com
Jonathan Anomaly's website: jonathan-anomaly.com
Dr. Aimee's resources: draimee.org
IVF calculator and white papers (available on herasight.com)
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