Laura Robbins

Laura Robbins, DSW, is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and Senior Vice President of Education Institute & Global Affairs at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Her work focuses on addressing healthcare disparities through qualitative research and developing public health strategies for disease management in underserved communities.

• Doctorate in Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
• Leadership roles in National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded studies and NYS Osteoporosis Prevention Program

Research Themes:

• Qualitative methodologies in healthcare access
• Service utilization for osteoporosis and lupus
• Knowledge-belief dynamics in patient-centered care

Scientific Leadership:

• Co-investigator on NHLBI-funded Translational Behavioral Research Consortium
• Principal Investigator for NYSOPEP grant
• Executive Editor of HSS Journal

Advising & Grants:

• Teaches research courses and mentors academic committees
• Developed educational frameworks aligned with Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education

Labs & Collaborations:

• Collaborates with Weill Cornell Medicine faculty
• Industry relationships with Arthritis Foundation