Genetic and ENvironment interplay:
Emotional Support and Identity Shaping in
DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE
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About MyGENESIS
MyGENESIS is a participatory research project co-developed with donor-conceived people (DCPs) to understand the factors that support or hinder well-being and identity development, and to co-create practical support tools for those who want them.
A core principle of MyGENESIS is ensuring that the experiences, perspectives, and priorities of donor-conceived people guide every stage of the project.
We aim to develop evidence-based guidelines that genuinely reflect DCP needs, including those related to family communication, identity exploration, and clinic conduct.
MyGENESIS Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
A team dedicated to exploring critical aspects of identity, coping strategies, and support systems within the Donor-Conceived Community.
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Ethical Principles
At MyGENESIS, we place ethical integrity at the core of our scientific endeavors.
Our commitment is to enhance the understanding of Donor Conception, aiming to positively impact the quality of life for both the DCP community and society as a whole.
Our project received approval from the University of Porto Ethics Committee (2025-10-02b).
Partner Institutions
Advancing our mission alongside these leading institutions
Project Timeline
2025
July
September
December
2026
January
April & May
May & July
June
Creation of social media pages
Stakeholder engagement
Baseline data collection
Presentation of the MyGENESIS project @ the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting
Reflection sessions about the MyGENESIS survey with DCP
Survey development
Survey Launch
From Silence to Voice Seminar with Leen Bastiaansen and
Yaël Ilan (Donor Conception Network)
Focus Groups about Care Pathway for DCP
Data Cleaning & Analysis
Results Interpretation
Preliminary findings presentation
@ the Portuguese Society of Reproductive Medicine Conference
@ the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Annual Meeting
GENESIS prototype
GENESIS process evaluation