Laura Jacobsen, M.D.

About Laura Jacobsen

Hello, my name is Laura Jacobsen and I am an assistant professor and pediatric endocrinologist. I joined the University of Florida faculty in 2018 in the department of pediatrics. I was inspired to become a physician when I volunteered at the Florida Diabetes Camp and found my passion for caring for children with complex medical conditions.

I completed my pediatric residency training at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, which was followed by a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. During my fellowship, I was recognized for excellence in medical student teaching, and received the Henry A. Kokomoor Outstanding Fellowship Award.

I provide clinical care for children with endocrine disorders and diabetes. I perform clinical and translational research in the field of Type 1 diabetes to better understand what causes Type 1 diabetes and ways to halt or prevent it. I am also conversational in American Sign Language. I aim to improve the lives of children and their families living with diabetes and endocrine conditions, not just medically but in all aspects of day-to-day life. Additionally, I strive to bring new therapies and technologies to individuals with type 1 diabetes.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time crocheting, playing soccer and visiting National parks.

Accomplishments

1. Excellence in Medical Student Education Pediatric Clerkship Rotation

   2019 UF Department of Pediatrics

2. Henry A. Kokomoor Outstanding Fellowship Award

   2017 UF Department of Pediatrics

3. Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Emerging Leader

   2017 Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet

4. Floyd W. Denny Pediatric Society Resident Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care

   2015 UNC Department of Pediatrics

5. Johnny Carson Award for Best Overall Research Evening of Scholarship

   2015 UNC Department of Pediatrics

6. UF Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee

   2011 UF College of Medicine

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

1. MDC7400 – Pediatric Clerkship

   2018 College of Medicine

2. MDT7090 – Elective Topics

   2018 College of Medicine

3. MDC6001 – Intro Clin Practice

   2018 College of Medicine

4. CLP6905 – Individual Work

   2025 College of Public Health and Health Professions

5. GMS6383 – Current Topics in Immunotherapy

   2025 College of Medicine

Board Certifications

• Pediatric Endocrinology

  American Board of Pediatrics
• Pediatrics

  American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties

• Pediatrics

Subspecialties

• Pediatric Endocrinology

Areas of Interest

• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Pediatric pituitary and skull base services
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

• Diabetes Technology
• Immunology of Type 1 diabetes
• Prevention and intervention trials in Type 1 diabetes
• Type 1 Diabetes

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

Education

1. Fellowship – Pediatric Endocrinology

   2015-2018 University of Florida

2. Residency – Pediatrics

   2012-2015 University of North Carolina

3. Medical School

   2008-2012 University of Florida

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(352) 265-7337

Emails:

Business:

lauraj@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Business Street:

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32610