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Laura Carbone is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) with appointments in the Department of Medicine: Rheumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and Department of Surgery: Orthopedic. She serves as Section Chief in Rheumatology and holds the J. Harold Harrison, MD, Distinguished University Chair in Rheumatology.
- Education: MS in Epidemiology (University of Tennessee, 2001), MD in Medicine (Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989)
- Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Rheumatology, Hospice and Palliative Care, Addiction Medicine)
- Contact: HB 2030; (706) 721-2981; (706) 721-0596
Her research focuses on rheumatology, bone health, and wound healing. Recent work includes studies on oral bisphosphonate therapy, vertebral fracture demographics, proteomic markers for hip fractures, and metabolic influences on bone density. She has also explored corneal wound healing in animal models.
Article trends highlight collaborations in Medicine, Orthopedics, and Biochemistry, with a focus on osteoporosis, fracture prevention, proteomics, and biochemical interventions. Key subtopics include bisphosphonate compliance, demographic disparities, predictive biomarkers, and metabolic pathways.
- Scientific Awards: Distinguished University Chair (2018), MCG Exemplary Teaching Award (2017-2018), Golden Apple Teaching Award (2016)
- Professional Service: NIH Clinical Trials Special Emphasis Panel (2023), National Institutes of Aging Review Committee (2022), CDA-2 Ad Hoc Member (2021)
- Public Service: Clinica Latina (2017-2018), Humane Society of Shelby County (2010-2011), Centro Medico Umberto Parra (2008)
