Dr. Maura Abbott is the Dean and an Associate Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing and serves as Associate Chief Nurse for Academic Affairs at Massachusetts General Hospital. As Dean, she provides leadership and strategic oversight for academic programs, faculty development, research, and student success.
A nationally recognized nurse scientist, educator, and clinical leader, Dr. Abbott brings more than 20 years of experience in adult and pediatric oncology, community-based practice innovation, and academic nursing leadership. Before joining the IHP, Dr. Abbott was Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor at Columbia University School of Nursing, where she advanced initiatives in oncology care, academic-practice integration, and nursing workforce development.
Dr. Abbott earned her PhD and MSN from Yale University and is board certified as both an adult oncology and pediatric nurse practitioner.
- MSN, Yale University
- PhD, Yale University
- Board certification in adult oncology and as a pediatric nurse practitioner
Dr. Abbott has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Abbott's publications in her CV.
Risk Factors for a Higher Symptom Burden in Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic stress and cancer symptom burden.
Data Quality of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Documentation.
Loneliness and symptom burden in oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, Dr. Abbott regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Higher Levels of Stress Contribute to a Worse Symptom Profile in Patients with Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress.
Symptom Clusters in Patients with Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress.
Education Model to Increase Workforce. International Conference on Cancer Nursing. Glasgow, Scotland.
Increasing Access to Cancer Screenings in Underserved and Vulnerable Communities. International Conference on Cancer Nursing. Glasgow, Scotland.
Innovative Partnerships to Develop a Pipeline for Oncology Nurse Practitioner Recruitment and Retention. International Council of Nurses Congress. Montreal, Canda.