In her role as Division Director of Research, Dr Lauren Horton believes in equipping others with the tools they need to succeed. With her expertise, she has been able to successfully develop protocols, clinical designs and test strategies to assist in the development of research and product development projects. Prior to joining HCA Healthcare, she was the senior manager of scientific affairs at a leading nutraceutical company. Dr. Horton is passionate about improving the quality of life of those living in her community. Her passion for helping people led her to pursue a career in research, and through her work, she has become an advocate for equitable patient care as well as access to innovative research therapies. Dr. Horton holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rust College, a master’s degree in health economics and clinical outcomes research from Xavier University, and a doctorate in biomedical science from Morehouse School of Medicine. In addition to being the mother of two amazing children, Dr. Horton has two dogs, Sterling and Gracie Mae, and is married to Tim Horton, not to be confused with the popular Canadian coffee chain, although sometimes she wishes it was.
