Tishya A.l. Wren

Dr. Tishya A.l. Wren is a Research Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology at the University of Southern California, affiliated with the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She directs research at the Children's Orthopaedic Center and collaborates with the John C. Wilson, Jr. Motion Analysis Laboratory and Children's Imaging Research Program. Her research focuses on movement abnormalities in children with neurological deficits and bone/fracture assessment in pediatric populations.

Her primary research interests include orthopaedic biomechanics, gait analysis in cerebral palsy, pediatric bone health, and neuromuscular disorder management. She employs advanced motion analysis and imaging techniques to evaluate treatment outcomes.

Dr. Wren's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on spinal deformity corrections, cerebral palsy interventions, and healthcare disparities in orthopaedic access. Her work consistently addresses surgical outcomes, biomechanical modeling, and socioeconomic factors in pediatric care.

Scientific Awards:

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Best Paper Award (2015)
• Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Best Paper Award (2014)
• Marc A. Asher Clinical Scientific Paper Award (2004)
• National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (1992)
• Woods-Travis Valedictorian Award (1992)

She leads multidisciplinary teams at the Motion Analysis Laboratory, developing novel assessment protocols for complex pediatric orthopaedic conditions. Current work explores 3D movement analysis and AI-assisted surgical planning.