Research
Leading-edge Research, One-Of-a-Kind Care
We discover new and innovative ways to benefit children’s lives. Scottish Rite for Children is dedicated to promoting clinical, basic and applied research to advance the care of children with orthopedic conditions, related neurological disorders and specific learning differences.
Major Findings & Innovations
Medical breakthroughs and new technologies developed through Scottish Rite for Children’s research efforts have dramatically impacted the lives of not only children treated here but also throughout the world.
Our Experts
Henry B. Ellis, M.D.
Medical Director, Clinical Research
Harry Kim, M.D., M.S.
Director, Center for Excellence in Hip
Jonathan J. Rios, PH.D.
Director of Molecular Genetics
Angela Shierk, Ph.D., O.T.R.
Research Occupational Therapist
Sophia Ulman, Ph.D.
Division Director of Movement Science Laboratory
Carol Wise, PH.D.
Director of the Scottish Rite for Children Center for Translational Research at UT Southwestern
Alexander Cherkashin, M.D.
Research Director of the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction
Marina Makarov, M.D.
Division Director of Tissue Adaptation & Growth Modulation
Johnny Zhang, M.D.
Director of Creative Innovations
Kelly Jeans, M.S.
Assistant Director, Movement Science Lab