Pediatric Psychology · Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant

Julia LaMotte, PhD, HSPP

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychosocial Services for the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant at Riley Hospital for Children.

Dr. Julia LaMotte
26 Peer-reviewed manuscripts
60+ Invited talks & presentations
12 Funded research grants
23 Awards & recognitions

Clinical & Leadership Roles

2024 – Present

Director, Healthcare Transition Program

Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program, Riley Hospital for Children

2023 – Present

Director of Psychosocial Services

Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, & Stem Cell Transplant, Riley Hospital for Children

2023 – Present

Associate Program Director

Pediatric Psychology Fellowship, Indiana University School of Medicine

  • 2026 Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
  • 2026 First-author study on childhood opportunity and neurocognitive outcomes in sickle cell disease published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer.
  • 2025 Named an IUSM Inspirational Educator and received the Red Shoes Award from Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health.