Claire E. Child, DPT, PhD, MPH

Claire Child is a physical therapist and an acting assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy with clinical interests in advanced heart/lung diseases and cardiovascular, pulmonary, and oncology rehabilitation. Dr. Child researches health systems innovations and the use of technology and behavioral economics to augment physical activity in at-risk populations. Dr. Child also has >15 years of clinical experience working with patients before and after solid organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, and adoptive cell therapies.

Education and Training

• University of Washington, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, August 2025
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Masters of Public Health, May 2012
• MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, January 2011

Board Certifications

• ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Clinical Interests

• Advanced heart/lung diseases
• Solid organ transplantation
• Bone marrow transplantation
• Adoptive cell therapies

Teaching Interests

• Cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy
• Acute care
• Pharmacology

Research Interests

• Interventions to improve exercise capacity, physical function, and quality of life among patients living with high-risk chronic diseases
• Patient-centered care optimization
• Community-engaged research

Labs/Centers

• Mary Beth Brown Lab
• University of Washington's Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC)

Recent Publications