Dr. Laura Donlin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Theresa Donlin is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, where her research focuses on understanding the human immune system in relation to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders. Her lab employs advanced molecular genomic technologies to analyze patient samples, leading to significant insights into the mechanisms of diseases and potential treatment strategies. Laura actively collaborates within multidisciplinary teams at the Hospital for Special Surgery, contributing to large-scale consortia like the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) and the NIH-Genomic Research Institute's Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF). She is dedicated to addressing clinical unmet needs by investigating conditions such as immune checkpoint inhibitor arthritis and autoimmune muscle disease through various innovative projects. Laura has significantly contributed to the field with numerous publications, presenting findings on cellular and molecular patterns linked to disease progression and treatment efficacy. Her ongoing endeavors include developing better diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches for inflammatory arthritis and musculoskeletal tumors, marking her as a leading voice in immunology and molecular pathogenesis.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture