Carol L. Wagner

Dr. Carol L. Wagner is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. She serves on the DCRI Faculty Search Committee and has established herself as a leading researcher in neonatal nutrition and vitamin D biology, with a particular focus on pregnancy and lactation.

Dr. Wagner received her academic training from:

• Brown University (1981) - A.B. in Human Biology
• Boston University School of Medicine (1986) - M.D. in Medicine
• University of Rochester/Strong Memorial (1989) - Residency in Pediatrics
• University of Rochester/Strong Memorial (1992) - Fellowship in Neonatology

Her research program centers on neonatology and human nutrition, with specific expertise in vitamin D biology. Dr. Wagner has led numerous clinical and translational trials examining vitamin D requirements of pregnant and lactating women and their infants, with long-term follow-up studies. She has made significant contributions to understanding human milk bioactivity, particularly investigating transforming growth factor-alpha and other components. Her work spans from basic science investigations of milk composition to large clinical trials examining maternal and infant outcomes related to vitamin D status.

Dr. Wagner's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from early work on human milk components to increasingly sophisticated clinical trials examining vitamin D supplementation protocols during pregnancy and lactation. Her research has important clinical implications for prenatal care guidelines and neonatal nutrition practices.

She has been involved in numerous clinical trials, particularly focusing on vitamin D supplementation safety and efficacy during pregnancy and lactation. Her work has contributed significantly to understanding optimal vitamin D levels for maternal and infant health, with implications for preventing preterm birth and other adverse outcomes.

Dr. Wagner leads a research laboratory focused on neonatal nutrition with particular emphasis on vitamin D biology and human milk composition. Her team conducts both basic science investigations and clinical trials to advance understanding in these critical areas of maternal-child health.