Carol Wise, Ph.D.

Director of Molecular Genetics; Director of Basic Research

Dr. Carol Wise is Director of Basic Research at Scottish Rite for Children and Professor in the McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development and departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). Originally from Texas, she received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and her doctorate degree in biochemistry from UTSW. She completed postdoctoral fellowships in human molecular genetics with James Lupski at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and with Michael Lovett at UTSW. Dr. Wise co-directs the division of Molecular Genetics and Scottish Rite for Children GOOD for KIDs, a program aimed at solving rare debilitating musculoskeletal diseases in children using next-generation genomic methods. Dr. Wise is a founding member of the International Consortium for Spinal Genetics, Development, and Disease. Dr. Wise’s work focuses on identifying the genetic determinants and underlying mechanisms of pediatric musculoskeletal disorders, particularly adolescent and early-onset forms of scoliosis.

Academic Appointments

Hospital Affiliations

Scottish Rite for Children
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Education and Training

Texas A&M University, magna cum laude
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Ph.D. Biochemistry

Postdoctoral Training

Baylor College of Medicine, Human Molecular Genetics
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Human Molecular Genetics
National Human Genome Research Institute, Postdoctoral Fellowship

Honors and Awards

Scoliosis Research Society Russell A. Hibbs Basic Science Award, 2012, 2014
Texas Genetics Society Distinguished Service Award, 2011
Brooklyn Lodge Community Builder Award, 2010
Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Anson Jones Award, 2009
Dallas Business Journal Health Care Hero, 2009
Forney High School Hall of Honor, 2009
John L. DeGrozier Lodge Community Builder Award, 2008
The Family Place Texas Trailblazer, 2008
Lone Star Leader, WFAA and Sewell Cadillac, 2007
YWCA Centennial Award, 2007
The Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year nominee, 2007
Appreciation Award in Student Mentoring, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 2003