Lauren V. Schnabel

DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVS, Dipl.ACVSMR

 United States   

American Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation; American Specialist in Equine Surgery

Lauren is an Associate Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NCSU. Lauren completed her DVM, Large Animal Surgery Residency, and PhD at Cornell University under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Fortier and Dr. Douglas Antczak. She is board certified in both the American College of Veterinary Surgery and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Lauren’s research focuses on stem cell immunology, use of biologic therapies to treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols.

In February of 2019, Lauren was named an NC State University Faculty Scholar.

In April of 2020, Lauren received the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence.