Laurie Mereu

Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept

Contact

Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept
Email
lmereu@ualberta.ca

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

Diabetes Adrenal insufficiency Quality Improvement


About

Personal Statement:

As a clinician educator, I value the highest standards in patient care, medical education and research. I am committed to providing the best care for patients and the best learning atmosphere for trainees.

Dr. Mereu completed her medical degree at the University of Western Ontario and her endocrinology and metabolism residency at the University of Toronto. She was recruited to the University of Alberta in 1998 and became a professor in 2012.

Leadership and Collaborations:

Dr. Mereu is the Conference Chair for the Division of Endocrinology’s Annual Endocrine & Diabetes Update. She is the Director of Resident Transfers for Postgraduate Medicine. She is an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Examination Board.



Clinical Interests

Dr. Mereu sees patients with endocrine disorders including diabetes, thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disorders. She practices at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.


Research

Dr. Mereu is a clinical researcher who focuses on diabetes and its associated complications.


Teaching

Dr. Mereu received a Certificate of Merit Award in 2010 from the Canadian Association for Medical Education. In 2004, she was awarded the Rutherford prize, the highest honour given by the University of Alberta for teaching excellence. She also earned the Outstanding Teacher Award in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007. As Endocrinology Block Coordinator for the first-year medical students, the Endocrinology Block was awarded Best Block for the following years:  2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004.

Featured Publications

Comparison of Measured versus Predicted Resting Energy Expenditure in Individuals with Excess Body Weight

NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE. 2022 June;


Tianqi Wang, Albert Vu, Laurie Mereu, Mahua Ghosh

CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL. 2022 March; 194 (9):E332-335 10.1503/cmaj.211002


A Microbiome Restoration Strategy Modulates the Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Markers in Healthy Adults

Microbiome Virtual International Forum. 2021 August;


Staff Section Editor for the Chapters: Physical Exam and PHELO

Copyright 2021 University of Alberta Medical Students' Association. 2021 April; (7th Edition):5-518 ISBN:978-0-9864874-7-7


Malignant Insulinoma: Octreotide Therapy in Diazoxide-Refractory Hypoglycemia

Presented at the 2020 Virtual Professional Conference, Diabetes Canada/Canadian Society Endocrinology & Metabolism . 2020 October;