Lauren A. Smith, MD

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Lauren A. Smith, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the department of General Pediatrics at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She has an extensive and illustrious career both in and out the medical community. Primarily, she has worked as a public policy consultant and served on state and federal advisory boards. Dr. Smith is passionate about philanthropy and community service regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Greater Boston area. Currently, she is the Co-CEO of FSG, a consulting firm for social change.

Publications

  • Published 3/18/2022

    Guyol GG, Kerr SM, Colson E, Corwin MJ, Smith LA, Heeren T, Kiviniemi MT, Parker MG. The Impact of Maternal Worry on Infant Care Practices. Acad Pediatr. 2022 Aug; 22(6):935-941. PMID: 35307603.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 6/1/2011

    Hansard MJ, Jackson MJ, Smith LA, Rose S, Jenner P. A major metabolite of bupropion reverses motor deficits in 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-treated common marmosets. Behav Pharmacol. 2011 Jun; 22(3):269-74. PMID: 21522056.

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  • Published 5/16/2011

    Manning SE, Davin CA, Barfield WD, Kotelchuck M, Clements K, Diop H, Osbahr T, Smith LA. Early diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders in Massachusetts birth cohorts, 2001-2005. Pediatrics. 2011 Jun; 127(6):1043-51. PMID: 21576313.

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  • Published 5/1/2011

    Tan IC, Maus EA, Rasmussen JC, Marshall MV, Adams KE, Fife CE, Smith LA, Chan W, Sevick-Muraca EM. Assessment of lymphatic contractile function after manual lymphatic drainage using near-infrared fluorescence imaging. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 May; 92(5):756-764.e1. PMID: 21530723.

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  • Published 11/1/2010

    Smith LA, Colson ER, Rybin D, Margolis A, Colton T, Lister G, Corwin MJ. Maternal assessment of physician qualification to give advice on AAP-recommended infant sleep practices related to SIDS. Acad Pediatr. 2010 Nov-Dec; 10(6):383-8. PMID: 21075318.

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Education

  • University of California, San Francisco, MD
  • University of California, Berkeley, MPH
  • Harvard College, BA

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