Matthew Brent Laurens, MD
Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.
Available for Telehealth Visits
Languages: English, French
Gender: Male
Locations
PH: 410-706-8695
FAX: 410-706-6205
About Me
Dr. Laurens is a pediatric infectious disease specialist. His clinical interests include neonatal infections, bone and joint infections and travel-related illnesses.
Dr. Laurens treats a broad range of pediatric infectious diseases. He works collaboratively with experts in other subspecialties and uses the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods to give patients the best care possible.
Dr. Laurens received the 2023 Bailey K. Ashford Medal from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for distinguished work in tropical medicine. Renowned as a pioneer in the field, Dr. Laurens has dedicated his career to tropical infectious diseases, focusing on controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) and the assessment of vaccines in resource-limited settings. Beyond his research, he is a prominent leader and educator in tropical medicine and global health. His vital contributions include helping to establish new CHMI sites in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, significantly advancing the battle against tropical diseases.