A Pioneer in Pediatric Endocrinology and Bone Health Research
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Stanford UniversityLaura K. Bachrach serves as Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she has made significant contributions to pediatric endocrinology since 1985. After completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and MD from Tufts Medical School, followed by residencies at UCSF and Stanford and fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, she has built an impressive career combining clinical excellence with groundbreaking research. Her work focuses on pediatric endocrinology, particularly thyroid disorders, bone health, and osteoporosis prevention in childhood. As a clinician-researcher at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, she has pioneered research on bone mineral acquisition during childhood, optimal therapies for pediatric bone fragility, and non-invasive methods for assessing bone health in young patients. Her contributions to medical education and research have earned her membership in prestigious organizations including Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa, while her ongoing work continues to advance understanding of pediatric endocrine disorders and bone health through clinical practice, research, and mentoring future physicians.