Shelley E. Crary

Shelley E. Crary is a Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), affiliated with the College of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics. She holds leadership roles including Co-Director of the UAMS TRI Pilot Program and MS-CTS Scholarship Program, and Medical Director of the Arkansas Center for Bleeding Disorders. Dr. Crary specializes in hemostasis disorders and vascular anomalies, with significant clinical and research contributions.

• Clinician Educator track
• Associate Director of TRI Pilot Program
• Course Co-Director for 1st-year Medical Student Heme-Lymph Module

Education

• M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine (1996-2000)
• Pediatrics Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2000-2003)
• Pediatric Hem/Onc Fellowship, UT Southwestern (2003-2006)
• M.S. in Clinical Science, UT Southwestern (2009)

Research Focus: Investigates bleeding/clotting disorders in children, thrombosis risk factors, gene therapy for hemophilia, and coagulopathy in vascular malformations. Active in the Consortium of Investigators of Vascular Anomalies (CaNVAS), leading clinical trials. Recently presented at the 2023 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress and chairs the Research Committee of the Vascular Anomaly Special Interest Group (ASPHO).

Awards/Honors: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Leadership: Mentored ~40 trainees (fellows/residents/students/faculty) across academic medicine. Serves on the Child Health Executive Committee on Engagement and Wellness at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Arkansas Center for Bleeding Disorders and collaborates with the vascular anomalies multidisciplinary team at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.