At Shriners Burns Hospital- Galveston, Texas, we have endeavored for more than 40 years to develop new techniques to improve the outcome of children with major burns. Mechanisms are currently in place for the interdisciplinary care, rehabilitation and follow up of over 300 acutely burned children. Our comprehensive treatment plans are directed toward achieving the best possible long-term outcome in our patients. We have a strong history of conducting excellent research that translates into the best care we can provide to improve physical, functional and psychological outcomes from burn injury.

Research Projects

As Lead Center

Title Project Type Start Date End Date
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children: Natural History, Treatment Efficacy, and Predictors Independent 10/01/2007 09/30/2012
Efficacy of Treatment of Major Burns with Anabolic Agents and/or Resistive and Cardiovascular Exercise During the First Year Post Discharge Independent 10/01/2007 09/30/2012

As Participating Center

Title Project Type Start Date End Date
Genomic predictors of functional outcomes after burn injury Modular (Joint) 10/01/2017 08/31/2027
LIBRE Social Integration Burn Model System Study Modular (Joint) 10/01/2017 09/30/2021
Long-Term Follow-Up of the Burn Model System National Database Collaborative 10/30/2012 10/30/2013
Psychological and social needs of long term survivors of major burn: Long-Term Follow-Up of the Burn Model System National Database Sample (LTF-NDS) Collaborative 10/01/2007 09/30/2012
Pediatric Burn Injury Rehabilitation Model System

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston,

 409-770-6718

 http://www.utmb.edu/sbhnidrr/

Pediatric Burn Injury Rehabilitation Model System

Research Center Staff