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Research

Gillette has been at the forefront of treating children who have brain, bone, and movement conditions since 1897. 

Our Research team has eight distinct programs that work to answer clinical questions through patient-informed, rigorous science so that every child is able to create their own story. 

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Research Programs

Research at Gillette consists of eight program areas, each of which seek to improve the lives of children who have disabilities and complex conditions.
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Participate in Research

Gillette Children's has a team of clinical scientists that are exploring ways to advance care for children with disabilities and children with rare diseases.
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Family Engagement in Research

Gillette Children's is committed to Family Engagement in Research (FER), a collaborative, best-practice approach in all phases of the research process.
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Research Internships

Gillette Children's research interns learn about research processes in a clinical setting that specializes in rare and complex conditions.
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Research Administration

Research Administration is the first point of contact for research occurring within Gillette Children's. 

Our Clinical Scientists

Elizabeth Boyer

Elizabeth Boyer, PhD

Clinical Scientist, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Chantel Burkitt

Chantel Burkitt, PhD

Senior Clinical Scientist, Pain and Comfort and Rett Syndrome Research
Rhonda Cady

Rhonda Cady, PhD, RN

Clinical Scientist
Research Program Lead, Health Services
Mo Chen

Mo Chen, PhD

Mo Chen, a Clinical Scientist, Neuroscience Research Program Lead, Adjunct Associate Professor, at Gillette Children's sees patients at Minnesota clinics.

Clinical Scientist, Neuroscience Research Program Lead, Adjunct Associate Professor
Sara Morgan

Sara Morgan, PhD

Clinical Scientist, Spine
Susan A. Novotny

Susan A. Novotny, PhD

Clinical Scientist of Orthopedics; Co-Director of Orthopedic Research; Affiliate Assistant Professor University of Minnesota – Medical School Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Andrew Ries

Andrew Ries, PhD

Clinical Scientist, Engineer
Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz, PhD

Clinical Scientist, Gait and Motion Analysis Research
Alyssa Spomer

Alyssa Spomer, PhD

Clinical Scientist, Rehabilitation

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