Angela Shierk

Angela Shierk is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern's School of Health Professions and a senior clinical scientist at Scottish Rite for Children. She holds a Ph.D. in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University and a master’s in occupational therapy from Texas Tech University. Her research focuses on enhancing upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy through innovative therapies like constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), virtual reality integration, and home-based programs. She emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and stakeholder engagement in clinical research.

Her work spans pediatric settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and public schools. Key research themes include CIMT efficacy, botulinum toxin therapy, and leveraging technology (e.g., exoskeletons and VR) for therapeutic interventions. She has collaborated on developing tools like the GO Move website to support children with unilateral cerebral palsy.

No honors or awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with a focus on clinical trial methodologies, home therapy protocols, and neuroimaging techniques to assess therapeutic impacts. Grants and advising roles are not detailed in the source text.