Maureen Flynn

Maureen Flynn, MS, CGC, MPH is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Genetic Counseling at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Previously, she served at Boston University School of Medicine for over 13 years, contributing to their MS Genetic Counseling program as Associate Program Director. She holds a BS in Cell & Structural Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MS in Medical Genetics (Genetic Counseling) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MPH in Health Law from Boston University School of Public Health.

Her research focuses on genetic counseling in oncology settings, health disparities, health policy, return of research results, genetic counseling education, and direct-to-consumer genetic testing outcomes. She actively participates in professional organizations including the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD), serving on committees like the NSGC Public Policy Committee and Ethics Advisory Group.

Her scholarly work addresses ethical, legal, and social challenges in genetic research and clinical practice, with recent studies exploring recontact practices for genetic counselors and the societal impact of direct-to-consumer DNA services. Contact: mflynn1@mghihp.edu | Office: B39 - 212