Laura J S Skinner

Dr Laura J S Skinner is a Clinical Research Fellow at Bristol Medical School (THS), affiliated with the University of Bristol and the Bristol Doctoral College. With a background in medicine (MBChB) and a PhD in clinical research, her work focuses on vascular and renal health in diabetes and pregnancy.

• Education: BSc (Hons), MBChB, Doctor of Philosophy
• Key Research Areas: Glycocalyx biology, Mineralocorticoid Receptor signaling, Albuminuria in diabetes, Kidney function in pregnancy

Her recent studies investigate aldosterone's dual role in vascular endothelium damage, glycocalyx preservation in diabetic nephropathy, and defining normal serum creatinine levels during pregnancy. These works intersect with clinical pharmacology, molecular endocrinology, and maternal-fetal medicine.

Dr Skinner's collaborations extend to international networks, with research outputs cited in major studies on diabetes complications and pregnancy-related renal disorders. Her work has garnered attention in 6 news outlets and 21 Mendeley readerships.