Carrie L. Blout

Carrie L. Blout, MS, CGC is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Genetic Counseling at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She serves as a Senior Genetic Counselor and Project Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and is the Director of Research Development for the Genomes2People translational research group.

Her professional affiliations include:

• Senior Genetic Counselor and Project Manager, Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Director of Research Development, Genomes2People translational research group
• Adjunct Associate Professor, Genetic Counseling, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Her educational background:

• MS in Genetic Counseling, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health (2006)
• BS in Biology, Dickinson College

Ms. Blout's research focuses on the medical, behavioral, and economic impact of genomic sequencing in both healthy populations and those with suspected genetic diseases. She is particularly committed to studying the return of unanticipated genetic results and exploring how fears of insurance discrimination influence patient decision-making regarding genetic testing. Her work bridges clinical practice with research to advance genomic medicine implementation.

Her publications demonstrate expertise in genomic sequencing implementation across diverse settings including primary care, cardiology, military populations, and biobanks, with consistent attention to patient outcomes, economic considerations, and ethical frameworks for returning results.

Professional leadership:

• Leading NSGC effort to draft Practice Resource Document on proactive/elective Testing
• Former NSGC Board of Directors member
• Former Chair of Public Policy Committee
• Former Chair of Pediatric & General Genetics Special Interest Group

Prior experience includes clinical drug trial coordination at Johns Hopkins (Down syndrome and Achondroplasia), pediatric genetic counseling at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and newborn screening work at University of Maryland Medical Center.