Laura Cristina Alonso MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Weill Cornell Medicine
1305 York Avenue4th FloorNew York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Alonso
Dr. Laura Alonso is an endocrinologist based in New York, NY, specializing in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and obesity. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Chicago and previously served as an Associate Professor at UMass Memorial Medical Group. Her research focuses on diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, blood glucose, cell proliferation, and glucose, with several publications in esteemed journals. Notable recognitions include being an Elected Member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation in 2019 and receiving CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications from Allscripts.
Education & Training
University of ChicagoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2000 - 2002- University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2000
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2021
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected Member American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2019
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Sex-Dependent Diabetes Impact of Acute Grp78 Deletion in β-Cells of Adult Mice.Joshua J N Burton, Thalia A Castro, Alison A Juray, Hibo A Hassan, Hillary Diaz Mosquea
Diabetes. 2026-03-12 - Dual-Input Regulation of β-Cell Proliferation by ATF6α and Glucose via E2F1.Huguet V Landa-Galvan, Thalia A Castro, Jahi J Noel, Gabriel Avila Llamas, Rohit B Sharma
Diabetes. 2026-01-01 - Reproductive health characteristics among women living in severe poverty in urban Haiti.Wheytnie Alexandre, Anju Ogyu, Rodney Sufra, Lily D Yan, Marie M Deschamps
Reproductive Health. 2025-11-24
Press Mentions
Is Type 1 Diabetes Genetic?February 4th, 2022- COVID May Trigger Hyperglycemia by Harming Fat CellsOctober 4th, 2021
- COVID-19 May Trigger Hyperglycemia and Worsen Disease by Harming Fat CellsOctober 1st, 2021
Grant Support
- GIP receptor signaling mechanismsWEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV2026–2031
- Research Training in Endocrinology and MetabolismWEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV2023–2028
- Benefits and harms of activating ATF6 in beta cellsWEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV2023–2026
- Role of Polyamines and Hypusine in Nutrient-Induced Beta-Cell Growth and ReplicationUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO2020–2025
- Free Fatty Acids, P16 And Pancreatic Beta Cell ProliferationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
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United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
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