Lara Cathleen Kovell

Lara Cathleen Kovell, MD, is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School and holds dual appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She specializes in Cardiovascular Medicine and Maternal-Child Health.

• Education: MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Research focus: Cardiovascular changes in pregnancy, hypertension management across reproductive health, and mobile health interventions for chronic disease monitoring. Her work bridges Cardiology, Obstetrics, and Vascular Medicine.

Publication trends: 2025 studies emphasize home blood pressure monitoring, statin use in special populations, and cardiac biomarkers in pregnancy. Earlier work includes digital health trials and inflammation markers in cardiovascular disease.

Collaboration networks: Extensive partnerships with institutions like UMass Chan Medical School, Johns Hopkins, and collaborators including Gianna Wilkie, David McManus, and Gerard Aurigemma.