Dr. Tracey Mclaughlin

Professor

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Biography

Tracey McLaughlin is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She graduated with honors in Human Biology from Stanford University and later earned her M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. McLaughlin completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Stanford. In her role as a clinician investigator, she leads an active clinic dealing with complex cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypoglycemia, and polycystic ovarian disease. Her clinical research focuses on human studies related to obesity, fat distribution, and insulin resistance. She investigates the roles of incretin hormones in glucose metabolism and develops multi-omics methods to define metabolic sub-phenotypes for individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Dr. McLaughlin has received multiple honors, including the K23 Award from NIH and the Junior Physician Investigator Award from the American Federation for Medical Research. She is a member of important professional organizations such as the Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. McLaughlin is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and various academic committees at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Member of the University Medical Line.

Member

2004-01-01 — Present

Diabetes Task Force, Stanford Hospital • Stanford, California

Chair the Diabetes Task Force.

Awards

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K23 Award

2000-01-01
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Junior Physician Investigator Award

2004-01-01

Patents

Treatment of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia with GLP-1 Antagonists

WO2016191394A1 2015-01-01

A patent related to the treatment methods for post-bariatric hypoglycemia.

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.