Laura Torchen MD

Pediatric Bone Metabolism Disorders

Assistant Professor in Pediatrics-Endocrinology, Northwestern University

225 E. Chicago Ave.#54 - EndocrinologyChicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-227-6090
Fax+1 312-227-9403

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Education & Training

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2010 - 2013
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2006

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2009 - 2029
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Ontogeny of Distinct Reproductive Phenotypes in Girls at Risk for PCOS During the Postmenarchal Transition.
Laura C Torchen, Apoorva Aekka, Kelly Brewer, Ryan Sisk, Sarayu Ratnam
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026-01-21
2 citations
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: ORIGINS AND IMPLICATIONS: The significance of functional adrenal hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome across the lifespan.
Laura C Torchen, Margaret Wu, Brianna Thompson, Andi Beaudouin
Reproduction. 2025-06-01
Response to Letter to the Editor from de Zegher and Ibáñez: "Distinct Reproductive Phenotypes Segregate With Differences in Body Weight in Adolescent Polycystic Ovary ...
Laura C Torchen
Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2024-04-06

Press Mentions

Clinical Trial Investigates New Treatment for Children With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver DiseaseMarch 21st, 2024

Grant Support

Developmental Origins of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Very Early Phenotypes During the Mini Puberty of Infancy and BeyondLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO2022–2028