Moving Forward: The Evolving Role of Pediatric Physiatry

Physiatrist Jennifer Miller, M.D., of Shriners Children's New England talks about changing perspectives in caring for children with limb differences and neuromuscular conditions.  Learn more about Dr. Miller 

Orthopedic surgeon Cynthia Nguyen, MD, and pediatrician Manu Raam, MD, both from Shriners Children’s Southern California, share their groundbreaking research on surgical techniques and medications to treat OI.  Learn more about Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Raam 

Ross Chafetz, PT, PhD, corporate director of MAC at Shriners Children's, discusses the growth of the program as well as its innovations, from portable labs to a published gait model.

Scott Kozin, M.D., new chief medical officer of Shriners Children's, discusses the latest innovations in his specialty and his new leadership role.  Learn more about Scott Kozin, MD 

Chad Purnell, M.D., pediatric plastic surgeon at Shriners Children's Chicago, discusses his groundbreaking research into craniofacial care, from wearable technology to 4D patient video.  Learn more about Chad Purnell, MD, FACS, FAAP  

Jennifer Weiss, M.D., chief of staff at Shriners Children's Hawaii, and Sean Waldron, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, discuss innovations in ACL injury and ACL injury management, particularly the BEAR implant. Learn more about Jennifer M. Weiss, MD Learn more about Sean R. Waldron, MD 

Michelle Welborn, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Portland, shares research into the collagen X biomarker and its role in predicting skeletal growth for scoliosis treatment in children. Learn more about Michelle C. Welborn, MD 

Selina Poon, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, discusses innovative, evidence-based strategies for pediatric pain control and emerging breakthroughs shaping the future of care. Learn more about Selina Poon, MD, MPH, MS

Farshid Guilak, M.D., director of research at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, shares gene therapy research that turns harmful omega-6 fatty acids into protective omega-3s. This innovation could reduce child obesity.

Colleen Ryan, M.D., a burn surgeon at Shriners Children’s Boston, delves into innovative recovery research and the evolving tools that help children and families heal after a serious burn injury. Learn more about Colleen M. Ryan, MD