Kristin A. Maloney

Kristin A. Maloney is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM-SOM). She serves as a board-certified genetic counselor with responsibilities spanning research, teaching, clinical practice, and laboratory operations. Key affiliations include the UM-SOM Program for Personalized & Genomic Medicine (PPGM), the Personalized Diabetes Medicine Program, and the new Pharmacogenomics Service at the University of Maryland Hospital.

• B.S., Biology, The College of New Jersey (2003)
• M.S., Genetics & Genomics, Duke University (2009)
• M.G.C., Genetic Counseling, UM-SOM (2012)
• Board Certification, American Board of Genetic Counseling (2012)

Maloney specializes in personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, and genetic counseling, with emphasis on monogenic diabetes and variant interpretation. Her work bridges clinical implementation and educational innovation in genomic medicine.

Her recent publications highlight cross-disciplinary research in genetic counseling for diabetes, pharmacogenomics education, and variant interpretation tools. These reflect integration of bioethics, clinical genetics, and translational research.

Maloney contributes to research methodology training as Coursemaster for the Master’s in Genetic Counseling Program and coordinates pharmacogenomics educational activities between UM-SOM and the School of Pharmacy. She practices adult genetic counseling at the University of Maryland Center for Genetics & Personalized Medicine.