Laura Dickens

Laura Dickens serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where she joined the faculty in 2019 and currently holds the position of Associate Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship. Her clinical work centers on diabetes and osteoporosis management within the Section of Endocrinology.

She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed both Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship training at the University of Chicago. Her educational background forms the foundation for her dual expertise in clinical endocrinology and academic medicine.

Dr. Dickens' research program emphasizes diabetes in pregnancy with particular focus on health disparities and social determinants of health. Her work extends to monogenic diabetes and bone health, including fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis management. The Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic (DIPP), which she co-founded, integrates clinical care with research initiatives to address complex gestational diabetes cases.

Analysis of her publication record (2018-2025) reveals consistent contributions to gestational diabetes management, with recent work examining racial disparities in bone health and technological interventions in pregnancy. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice and health policy, particularly regarding diabetes technology adoption and monogenic diabetes registries.

As Associate Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship, Dr. Dickens oversees trainee development while leading the DIPP program—a comprehensive initiative combining patient care, education, and research to improve outcomes for pregnant patients with diabetes. Her work demonstrates strong integration of clinical service with academic leadership in endocrine specialization.