Welcoming Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., to Shriners Children’s Canada

Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is pleased to welcome Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., C.M., MSc., FRCPC, a pediatric endocrinologist and clinician-scientist whose expertise will help expand care for children living with rare and complex bone conditions.

Dr. Robinson joins the hospital as its first staff endocrinologist specializing in metabolic and genetic bone diseases. Her arrival strengthens the hospital’s interdisciplinary approach to care by adding expertise in growth, hormone health and emerging medical therapies for skeletal disorders.

A Career Shaped at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada

Dr. Robinson first came to Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada during her fellowship training in pediatric bone disorders in 2018 and 2019. There, she trained under internationally recognized clinician-scientists Francis Glorieux, M.D., Ph.D., and Frank Rauch, M.D., – mentors who would profoundly shape her career and ignite her passion for rare bone disease.

“That’s where I really became involved in the field and fell in love with this patient population,” Dr. Robinson said. “I knew I wanted to be highly specialized, and I always hoped I would come back.”

Following her fellowship, Dr. Robinson spent six years at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where she developed an interdisciplinary program for children with skeletal dysplasia and built a strong clinical research program focused on genetic bone disorders.

“I knew my heart was always at Shriners,” she said. “This is the place to be — not just in Canada, but in the world — for rare bone disease care and research.”

Strengthening Care Through Research and Innovation

Dr. Robinson brings a unique combination of clinical leadership and research experience. She holds a master’s degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from McGill University, and her work focuses on improving outcomes across the full patient experience, including physical, emotional and functional well-being.

She is leading clinical trials in conditions such as achondroplasia, hypochondroplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta and X-linked hypophosphatemia, increasing access to new treatments.

“To truly be a center of excellence, we need to deliver the best care while also leading research and clinical trials,” Dr. Robinson said. “Many new therapies are emerging, and we need to make them available to our patients.”

Building a Medical Home for Skeletal Dysplasia

A key priority for Dr. Robinson will be the development of an interdisciplinary skeletal dysplasia clinic designed to provide coordinated, comprehensive care for children with skeletal dysplasias.

The clinic will bring together specialists in endocrinology, orthopedics, genetics, rehabilitation, psychology, social work, nutrition and research. Families will be able to access specialized care in one setting, from diagnosis through long-term treatment and follow-up, as well as access through cutting-edge research.

For many families living with rare conditions, finding the right diagnosis and care team can be a challenge. Dr. Robinson hopes the new program will change that.

“We have all the expertise here – internationally recognized physicians and surgeons, researchers and a world-renowned genomics lab,” she said. “What we are building is a program that brings all of this together in one place for patients.”

The clinic will also draw on advanced genomic testing to help identify rare bone conditions more quickly and accurately. Early diagnosis can be critical in guiding treatment decisions and improving long-term outcomes. Dr. Robinson’s role will complement the hospital’s orthopedic strengths by delivering holistic, interdisciplinary care that addresses the hormonal, metabolic, nutritional and growth aspects of skeletal dysplasia, alongside orthopedic management expertise.

Continuing a Legacy of Compassionate Care

Dr. Robinson says her mentors helped shape not only her clinical path, but also her philosophy of care.

Referring to Dr. Glorieux, she said, “He showed me how important it is for patients to feel at home – to know they are in the right place, with the right people. Many of these families don’t have a true medical home. That’s what we strive to be.”

That commitment reflects the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada: delivering specialized pediatric care in an environment where children and families feel supported every step of the way.

Looking Ahead

With Dr. Robinson’s arrival, Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is entering an exciting new chapter in rare bone disease care.

Her vision combines world-class medicine, leading-edge research and compassionate, family-centered care. By expanding access to specialized treatment and clinical trials, the hospital is strengthening its role as a destination for children with skeletal dysplasia from across Canada and around the world.