Research

Basic Science and Clinical research on problems related to Pediatric Orthopaedics is a primary interest of the Pediatric Division. It is mandatory for the fellow to become involved in his or her own research project related to pediatric orthopaedics during the year. The current research focus is on the biology of distraction osteogenesis. The Orthopaedic Department maintains extensive Orthopaedic Research Laboratories currently staffed by a several Ph.D. level investigators and full time research assistants. Many Brown University undergraduates, medical students and residents also participate in the ongoing research efforts. Our goal is for the fellow to have one or two comprehensive projects completed by the end of the year which would be suitable for presentation at a national meeting and subsequent publication. The fellowship places an important emphasis on academic productivity and we expect the fellow to complement the goals of the fellowship as well as improve their own basic science skills.