Lara Elizabeth Graves

Dr. Lara Elizabeth Graves is a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Sydney Medical School and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Her clinical and research focus centers on monogenic endocrine disorders, particularly advanced therapeutics for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. She holds qualifications including BVSc(HonsI), MBBS(HonsI), DCH, PhD, and FRACP.

Her research explores gene therapy applications, such as AAV-based approaches for adrenal disorders, and has contributed to studies on pediatric diabetes complications, vascular risks, and genetic diseases. Key awards include the Best Oral Award at the 2023 International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology and the 2021 Emerging Investigator of the Year Prize. Dr. Graves has published extensively on topics including gene therapy, pediatric endocrinology, and cardiometabolic risk factors.

• Grants: Recipient of a European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology grant for genomic editing in congenital adrenal hyperplasia research (2022).
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Children's Hospital at Westmead's research groups, focusing on translational endocrinology and genetic therapeutics.

Her work bridges clinical practice and innovation, addressing critical gaps in pediatric endocrine disorders through both basic science and clinical studies.