Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Faculty
Laurence Kennedy, M.D.,
Professor of Medicine
Professional Summary
Dr Kennedy received his Bachelor of Medicine (MB) from Queen's
University, Belfast in 1972. He completed his General (Internal)
Medical Training as a resident at the teaching hospitals of
Queen's University in 1975, gaining Membership of the Royal
Colleges of Medicine of the United Kingdom (MRCP (UK) -
equivalent to Internal Medicine Boards) before specializing in
Endocrinology. He was a Clinical Fellow in Endocrinology at the
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, from 1976-78, and then a
Research Fellow in the Endocrine Division of the University of
Florida from 1978-80. He was appointed Consultant Physician at
the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, in 1980, and remained in
practice, conducting clinical research, in the United Kingdom
until returning to the USA in 1996. He has been Associate
Professor of Medicine in the Endocrine Division of the
Department of Medicine at University of Florida since 1997, and
was appointed Chief of the Division in 2001. He was elected as a
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1988,
and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London in
1990.
Clinical Interests and Activities
Dr Kennedy is a general endocrinologist of considerable experience, and he has clinics specializing in diabetes mellitus and pituitary disorders, as well as general endocrinology.
In the diabetes field his research interests have included the significance of glycation of proteins and hemoglobin, and how this may be utilized clinically. He has conducted much clinical research in diabetes, covering development of diabetes complications, treatment of Type 2 diabetes by diet, and was an investigator in the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study. He continues involvement in clinical trials of new therapies in Type 2 diabetes; the role of insulin resistance in myotonic dystrophy; and is a collaborator in a study of genetic influences in the development of nephropathy in Type 1 diabetes.
His clinical research, along with colleagues in Belfast, in patients with Cushing's syndrome has given him an extensive experience of the investigation and management of this uncommon and clinically challenging condition.