Dr. Elizabeth Pearce

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pearce is a renowned clinical investigator and endocrinologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of iodine nutrition, thyroid disease during pregnancy, and the environmental thyroid disrupters associated with thyroid function and cardiovascular risk. Her internationally cited publications have changed recommendations regarding iodine supplementation and its use during pregnancy. She is the past President of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and received the prestigious Van Meter Award. Dr. Pearce has co-chaired ATA’s Thyroid Pregnancy Guidelines Task Force and is a member of the leadership team for the Iodine Global Network, a non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders since 2007. At Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, she serves as an educator and mentor for graduate students in the Graduate Medical Sciences program. Dr. Pearce is actively involved in various research projects related to thyroid endpoints and has led multiple clinical studies on the impacts of perchlorate exposure on thyroid health. Her focus on iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction during critical periods, such as pregnancy, has profound implications for maternal and child health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Serves as an educator and primary mentor for graduate students and conducts research on thyroid health.

Awards

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Exceptional Women in Medicine

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Top Doctors

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Outstanding Reviewer Recognition Award

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Van Meter Award

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Inducted Fellow

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Woman of the Year

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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