Lauren Schnabel

Lauren Schnabel is a Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds dual board certifications from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her academic journey included DVM, PhD, and surgical residency training at Cornell University under Dr. Lisa Fortier and Dr. Douglas Antczak.

• Research Focus: Stem cell immunology, biologic therapies for musculoskeletal injuries, and equine rehabilitation protocols
• Key Collaborations: NIH-funded projects with UNC-Chapel Hill researchers, CMI interdisciplinary initiatives with chemistry and biomedical engineering teams

Her Schnabel Lab pioneers translational research connecting equine and human musculoskeletal medicine, with notable advancements in:

• 3D nonwoven scaffold fabrication for meniscus repair
• Immunomodulation of mesenchymal stem cells through TGF-β2 treatment
• Advanced MRI sequences for early cartilage lesion detection
• Platelet-like particles for trauma hemorrhage control
• Equine research herd management and translational model development

Scientific Recognitions:

• NC State University Faculty Scholar (2019)
• Multiple NIH R01 and K01 grants
• Morris Animal Foundation support
• Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation awards