Dr. Lauren Ptomey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Ptomey’s primary research focus is the use of technology for the promotion of weight management and physical activity in adolescents who are both typically developing and those with intellectual disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Additionally, she is interested in the impact of diet and physical activity on body composition, cognition, and metabolism in adolescents with intellectual disabilities.