Kimberly Zayhowski, MS, CGC
Assistant Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences
Genetic Counseling Program

MS, Stanford University School of Medicine
BS, Brandeis University

Pronouns: she/her/hers



Kimberly Zayhowski, MS, CGC is an Assistant Professor at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Kim received her BS from Brandeis University, triple majoring in Neuroscience, Biology, and Psychology, and minoring in Mathematics. She received her MS in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Stanford University School of Medicine. Prior to joining the Boston University Genetic Counseling Program team in 2020, Kim worked at UMass Memorial Medical Center, counseling patients in general, prenatal, cancer, and cardiac genetics clinics. She then worked at Boston Medical Center as a cancer genetic counselor, and currently works in clinical research and as an educator. She serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Genetic Counseling. She was awarded the AGCPD Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award in 2021 and the NSGC Leader in Cultural Advocacy Award in 2022.


Empowering Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals: Community-Led Educational Resources for Patients about Genetic Risk Assessment in Gender-Affirming Mastectomies
01/01/2025 - 12/31/2026 (PI)
National Society of Genetic Counselors


Human-centered design study to inform hereditary breast cancer risk assessment prior to gender affirming top surgery
06/15/2023 - 05/01/2025 (PI)
National Society of Genetic Counselors




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  1. Giles A, Zayhowski K, Ruderman M, Ranola J, VanNoy GE, Towne M. 10 years of exome sequencing and reanalysis among racial, ethnic, and ancestral groups: the importance of equitable reanalysis access. Genet Med. 2025 Oct 16; 101576. PMID: 41099690; DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2025.101576;
     
  2. Zayhowski K, Blumen K, Mittendorf KF, Pratt R, Streed C, Berro T, MacFarlane IM. Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patient Perspectives on Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Gender-Affirming Top Surgeries. JCO Precis Oncol. 2025 Oct; 9:e2500037.View Related Profiles. PMID: 41037762; PMCID: PMC12494156; DOI: 10.1200/PO-25-00037;
     
  3. Pereira L, Connors PD, Ruderman M, Barton CM, Anand G, Zayhowski K. Addressing language barriers in access to genetic testing under the United States 21st Century Cures Act. J Genet Couns. 2025 Jun; 34(3):e70037.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40305145; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70037;
     
  4. Zayhowski K, Horowitz K, Bostrom M, Mittendorf KF, Kocher M, Austin JJ, MacFarlane IM. Patient care practices for LGBTQ+ individuals in clinical genetics: A scoping review. J Genet Couns. 2025 Jun; 34(3):e70022. PMID: 40313086; PMCID: PMC12046373; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70022;
     
  5. Mayer C, Tryon R, Ricks S, Lane K, Van Hook E, Zayhowski K. Preventing fraudulent research participation: Methodological strategies and ethical impacts. J Genet Couns. 2025 Jun; 34(3):e70048. PMID: 40331685; PMCID: PMC12057331; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70048;
     
  6. Patel S, Zayhowski K, Saenz Diaz J, Carmichael N. BIPOC genetic counseling students' perspectives on career-oriented social media use: Results from a longitudinal qualitative study. J Genet Couns. 2025 Jun; 34(3):e70062.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40459224; PMCID: PMC12131690; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70062;
     
  7. Zayhowski K, Borle K, Channaoui N. Enhancing rigor and justice in genetic counseling research with reflexivity and positionality. J Genet Couns. 2025 Jun; 34(3):e70066. PMID: 40524451; PMCID: PMC12171326; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70066;
     
  8. Dailey S, Campion M, Zayhowski K, Monseur B. Decision making of male same-sex couples pursuing pregnancy via assisted reproductive technology: a qualitative study. F S Rep. 2025 Sep; 6(3):350-356. PMID: 41054732; PMCID: PMC12496439; DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2025.05.007;
     
  9. Zayhowski K, Roth S, Westerfield MJ, Martin MA, Blumen K, Bland HT, McQuaid SW, Mittendorf KF. Navigating sexual orientation and gender identity data privacy concerns in United States genetics practices. J Genet Couns. 2025 Apr; 34(2):e70008. PMID: 40055970; PMCID: PMC11889477; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70008;
     
  10. Schechner J, Zayhowski K, Haghighat D, Ruderman M. Transgender and gender diverse patients' experiences with pregnancy-related genetics discussions: A qualitative study. J Genet Couns. 2025 Apr; 34(2):e2018.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40111221; PMCID: PMC11923581; DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.2018;
     
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2024 Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians: Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Care Workshop Participant
2022 National Society of Genetic Counselors: Leader in Cultural Advocacy Award
2021 Boston University Genetic Counseling Program: AGCPD Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award
2016 Brandeis University: Cum Laude
2015 Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University: Ruderman Social Justice in Disability Scholar
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