Med Scholars Research


Hubert Tuyishime

Hubert is completing a research year under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Shea. His primary MedScholars project investigates the anatomical and biomechanical properties of the quadriceps tendon and iliotibial band to guide graft selection for ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients. He is also conducting a systematic review on the menisco-tibial ligament complex (MTLC) and its role in meniscal extrusion. In addition, Hubert is involved in early-stage projects on pediatric PL/PLC knee anatomy, meniscus root morphology, and fixation techniques. He looks forward to contributing meaningful data to improve surgical outcomes in pediatric patients and hopes to help lay the groundwork for future multi-institutional collaborations in pediatric orthopedic research.

 

Faculty Advisor: Kevin Shea, MD

Luis Fernando Viegas de Moraes Leme

Luis is a rising second-year medical student at Stanford conducting research under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Shea. His project focuses on the anatomical and physeal relationships of the medial patellotibial (MPTL) and medial patellomeniscal (MPML) ligaments in pediatric knees—structures that play a critical yet underexplored role in patellar stability. Using anatomical dissection of skeletally immature specimens, Luis aims to precisely map these ligaments and define their proximity to the physis, with the goal of improving surgical reconstruction techniques for patellar instability in pediatric patients while minimizing the risk of growth plate injury.

 

Faculty Advisor: Kevin Shea, MD