Laura Smy

Laura Smy, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and holds leadership roles as Associate Laboratory Director at Pewaukee and New Berlin Community Hospitals, Co-Director of Chemistry/Toxicology at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories, and Section Director for Point-of-Care Testing at Froedtert Hospital. Her expertise includes Clinical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology, with a focus on laboratory techniques, biomarker development, and point-of-care diagnostics.

Dr. Smy completed her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto (2016) and a Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry at the University of Utah (2017–2019). Her research spans analytical methodologies like mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, with emphasis on metabolic profiling and hormone analysis. Notable areas include cortisol biomarkers in asthma patients and pregnancy, pharmacokinetic studies of imatinib, and improving diagnostic accuracy through advanced techniques.

Her publications reflect contributions to infectious disease diagnostics, drug monitoring, and clinical laboratory standards. Though no awards are listed, her work demonstrates leadership in advancing clinical laboratory practices and translational research.

In advising and grants, Dr. Smy collaborates across institutions to refine testing protocols and validate biomarkers. She is integral to labs and teams advancing point-of-care solutions and precision medicine in Wisconsin’s healthcare network.