Myeloma survivor, patient advocate, wife, mom of 6. Believer that patients can help accelerate a cure by weighing in and participating in clinical research. Founder of the HealthTree Foundation.

I’m a clinical researcher, with over 15 years of experience investigating various aspects of human health, nutrition and physiology. My PhD encompassed the broad topics of nutrition and integrative physiology with particular focus on age related diseases and vascular health. My most recent work focuses on accelerating a cure and treatments for Multiple Myeloma. I’m also working to improve patient experiences and decision-making processes for cancer treatment and care. To complement these critical research efforts, I enjoy hiking and skiing in Utah and surrounding states, along with training my dog and digital photography. 

Laura Gilman is the Chief Growth Officer at HealthTree with over 20 years experience in for profit and non profit organizations leading strategic initiatives, client engagement efforts, and revenue-generating projects. Prior to this she built teams and innovative programs as the Vice President of Events and Partnerships at The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Laura began her career at Morgan Stanley and later transitioned to executive roles at Victoria’s Secret Beauty and Citigroup. Laura is a Certified Leadership Coach and is committed to empowering leaders and teams to drive growth especially as it relates to purpose driven causes. Laura is known for her humor, candor, and wisdom. Born and raised on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Laura now splits her time between New York City and Westport, Connecticut with her husband and son.

Myeloma patient and fundraiser