Laura Carlson

Recently retired in January 2025, Laura Carlson served as the 340B Program and Nurse Manager for the Michigan State University Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in East Lansing, Michigan, a role she held since 2007. With nearly three decades of experience at the center, Laura initially joined in 1996 as a clinical/research nurse, where she gained extensive expertise in hemophilia and bleeding disorders.

A Registered Nurse, Laura holds Hemostasis Nurse Board Certification and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. Before transitioning to the bleeding disorder field, she worked in oncology and dialysis, which laid a strong foundation for her role in the hemophilia program.

As 340B Program and Nurse Manager, Laura oversaw patient care, clinical and research staff, the center's 340B pharmacy program, coordinated clinical outreach services across Michigan facilitating transportation and contractual outreach services, including telehealth and clinics dedicated to women and girls with blood disorders. She also managed data, research activities, grant writing, reporting and management. Laura played an instrumental role in the NHPCC grant regarding outreach, which included telehealth services to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Additionally, she contributed to the ATHN Care Award and the Mobile Dentistry clinics for the Amish population in Michigan. Laura was also involved in the HTDS and ATHN grant initiatives, helping secure a dedicated data manager.

Throughout her career, Laura found great fulfillment in cultivating long-term relationships within the bleeding disorder community, leaving a lasting impact on both patients and colleagues alike.