Eimear Kenny

Eimear Kenny is a Professor of Medicine and Genetics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she serves as Founding Director of the Institute for Genomic Health. Her work focuses on integrating diverse populations into genomic research and personalized medicine, addressing limitations in genetic studies through projects like PAGE, CSER, and eMERGE.

• PhD in Computational Genomics, Rockefeller University
• Postdoctoral Training in Population Genomics, Stanford University

Her research emphasizes improving accessibility of genetics for global populations, particularly underrepresented minorities, and she has led multiple genetics-based clinical trials. She has trained over 30 graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.

Scientific Awards:

• Recipient of the 2022 ASHG Early-Career Award