Margaret McGovern

Margaret McGovern, MD, PhD, serves as Deputy Dean for Clinical Affairs and CEO of Yale Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She holds a secondary appointment as a Professor in the Department of Genetics. Previously, she was the Knapp Professor of Pediatrics and Dean for Clinical Affairs at Stony Brook University, leading the development of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and expanding pediatric research programs. Her expertise lies in clinical and molecular genetics, particularly in sphingolipidoses and inborn errors of metabolism. Dr. McGovern’s career includes roles as a faculty member at Icahn School of Medicine, where she focused on integrating molecular genetic testing into clinical practice. She is board-certified in Clinical Genetics and has held leadership positions in clinical research and healthcare administration.

• Education: PhD in Genetics (Mount Sinai Graduate School), MD (Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
• Research: Centers on genetic diagnostics, lipid metabolism disorders, and pediatric clinical research.

Her administrative leadership includes overseeing Yale Medicine’s multispecialty practice and advancing clinical programs. She has been recognized for clinical excellence and contributes to initiatives in healthcare innovation and equity.