Laura graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Design Anthropology, a self-directed program of study focusing on the intersections of environmental and human health. She has since focused her work on sustainable food systems and nutritional equity. 

Laura joined the APLM lab as a research intern in September 2021. Her clinical research interests include dietary and lifestyle interventions for neurological disorders. She is especially interested in psychoneuroimmunology and the impact of modifiable lifestyle factors on related conditions.