Elena Ambrogini, M.D., Ph.D.

Elena Ambrogini, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine – Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism with a secondary appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UAMS.  Dr. Ambrogini received her medical degree from the University of Pisa in Italy, where she also received a Ph.D. in Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences. In addition, Dr. Ambrogini completed several internships, residencies, and fellowships, focusing on endocrinology, metabolic diseases, and internal medicine.

Dr. Ambrogini is a member of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the Endocrine Society. She has received the Thomas E. Andreoli Award for excellence in internal medicine as well as the ASBMR Felix Bronner Young Investigator Award for the top ranked abstract by a young investigator at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

Research Focus:

Dr. Ambrogini’s research focuses primarily in bone and calcium homeostasis and thyroid diseases. Her work is particularly focused on the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. These studies have been the object of oral presentations at International Meetings and publications.