Six department members receive Research and Development Awards during spring 2026 funding cycle
The Department of Pediatrics provided six department members with generous funding during the spring cycle of its Research and Development (R&D) Awards program. The purpose of the R&D Awards fund is to support research and …
June 9, 2026
Congratulations to the 21 department faculty members who were promoted in 2026
Twenty-one Department of Pediatrics faculty members were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 28, 2026. Below is a list of the promoted faculty members, their divisions, and their new ranks. …
June 4, 2026
Austin Stuckert awarded joint grant from the American Cancer Society and UW Carbone Cancer Center
The American Cancer Society and UW Carbone Cancer Center have jointly awarded Austin Stuckert, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, a $60,000 grant. The two-year pilot project, “CRISPR-generated GD2.TRAC.CART Cells for …
June 1, 2026Victoria Nicksic and David Allen receive Wisconsin DHS grant to support newborn screening program
Victoria Nicksic, MD, clinical instructor, and David Allen, MD, professor and chief, both in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, were awarded $25,000 by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Wisconsin Newborn Screening Ongoing …
June 1, 2026
James (Jim) Gern named to Clarivate’s list of Highly Cited Researchers
Highly Cited Researchers demonstrate significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research and represent 1 in 1,000 scientists and social scientists worldwide. James (Jim) Gern, MD, professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, and vice …
May 27, 2026Kristin Shadman appointed director of APA Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars Program
Kristin Shadman, MD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been appointed director of the Academic Pediatric Association’s Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars (QSIS) Program as it launches its fifth national cohort. In …
May 27, 2026
David Bernhardt receives Andy Hipskind Distinguished Big Ten Team Physician Award
David Bernhardt, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, is one of two physicians recognized for premier athletic medical honors by the Big Ten. Bernhardt has been named the recipient of the 2026 …
May 27, 2026
David Allen receives lifetime achievement award from the Human Growth Foundation
During the 2026 Pediatric Endocrine Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco, David Allen, MD, professor and chief in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, received the 2026 Human Growth Foundation (HGF) Lifetime Achievement Award. The …
May 19, 2026
Research Week 2026: Summary of events and award winners
From May 11 to 14, the Department of Pediatrics hosted Pediatric Research Week. This annual event provides a venue for department researchers to present their latest work to an enthusiastic audience, offers engaging panel discussions …
May 15, 2026
Empowering the Next Generation: Get involved with our Pediatric Interest Group (PIG)
The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is experiencing a period of remarkable growth and energy. Following our post-pandemic rebuilding efforts, we have seen student participation soar, with …
May 14, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: April 2026
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
May 14, 2026WMAA honors department faculty and alumni with 2026 Distinguished Medical Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) honored its 2026 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award recipients during a banquet on May 1 at Best Western Premier Park Hotel in Madison. Among the awardees were two physicians with …
May 14, 2026
Pediatrics faculty, staff present at Society for Critical Care Medicine’s 2026 Annual Congress
Above in the photo from left to right: Members of the Division of Critical Care. Yigit Erkus, MD, honorary fellow; Awni Al-Subu, MD, associate professor; Talal Al Hendawi, MD, PGY-5 fellow; Diana Montes Ramirez, MD, …
May 12, 2026
Deanna Jewell’s clinics aim for maximum functional potential for kids with limb differences
There are a range of upper and lower limb conditions that are addressed by physicians with specialized training and expertise. Deanna Jewell, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, is …
May 12, 2026
Shapiro scholars join Department of Pediatrics for summer 2026 research experience
This summer, 13 medical students will join Department of Pediatrics faculty mentors for an immersive research training experience through the Shapiro Summer Research Program. The program is designed to educate students about the process of …
May 10, 2026
Department of Pediatrics ranks 18th nationally in NIH funding, increases support over previous year by more than $1.3 million
Last year, the Department of Pediatrics received more than $26.4 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This funding, more than $1.3 …
May 7, 2026
After 32 years, David Bernhardt will step away from the wide world of sports medicine to retire
Your “dream job”? Many people hold that in mind and then try to find one as close as possible to it. David Bernhardt, MD, professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, with …
May 4, 2026Two students and their mentors receive undergraduate research fellowships
Supported by the Provost’s Office and the Hilldale Fund, the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships provide undergraduate students with $4,000 to pursue an independent research project under the mentorship of UW–Madison faculty or staff. Two UW–Madison …
May 4, 2026Three undergraduate researchers chosen for Undergraduate Symposium poster display at College Library
The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate research, scholarly work, community-based projects, art, and creativity from all areas of study at UW–Madison. This year, more than 900 students participated. From May to August 2026, a selection …
May 4, 2026
Department members receive messages of appreciation on National Doctors’ Day 2026
National Doctors’ Day is observed annually on March 30. It is a day set aside to recognize the professionalism, judgment, and humanity physicians bring to their work every day. Each year, UW Health celebrates this …
May 1, 2026
Department of Medicine presents Joseph McBride with Inspirational Educator Award
The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine hosted its 2026 Education Day on February 27. During the event, faculty and staff were recognized with the department’s annual education awards. Joseph (Joe) McBride, MD, MA, an …
April 23, 2026
Ryan McAdams presented at 10th annual Advancing the Development of Pediatric Therapeutics (ADEPT) meeting
This February, Ryan McAdams, MD, professor in the Divisions of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and Global Pediatrics, was invited to speak at the 10th annual Advancing the Development of Pediatric Therapeutics (ADEPT) meeting, sponsored by …
April 23, 2026Cars Curing Kids awards Elizabeth Mann and Rachel Fenske grant supporting adolescent type 2 diabetes initiative
Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes; and Rachel Fenske, MS, PhD, scientist I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, have been awarded $13,770 by Cars Curing Kids to support year one of a …
April 20, 2026
Pelin Cengiz receives Meriter Foundation grant
Pelin Cengiz, MD, professor, Division of Critical Care, was awarded $99,999 from the Meriter Foundation. Her project, “A New Nonhuman Primate Preclinical Model to Test a Promising Therapy for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Bridging the Gap from …
April 20, 2026
Anne Marsh awarded DHS grant for newborn screening follow-up program
Anne Marsh, MD, associate professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic and Palliative Care Program at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH), was awarded a $50,000 …
April 15, 2026
Physician-scientist Ellen Wald receives Hilldale Award
Since 1987, four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been honored annually for their substantial contributions to research, teaching, and service with the prestigious Hilldale Award. Faculty members representing the arts and humanities, biological sciences, …
April 15, 2026
Tiny Baby Conference explores care and outcomes of infants born at the edge of viability
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery hosted its first-ever Tiny Baby Conference at Unity Point Health – Meriter on March 12–13. Claudette Onyelobi, MD, assistant professor, served as conference director. As …
April 8, 2026
Governor Tony Evers signs bill extending Medicaid coverage for birthing parents from 60 days to one year postpartum
On March 18, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 102 (SB 23/AB97) extending Medicaid coverage from the previous limit of 60 days to 12 months postpartum for birthing parents. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American …
April 6, 2026
Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, was named director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center as well as director of UW Health Cancer …
April 6, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery: Q&A with Cynthia Ortinau
On April 1, the Department of Pediatrics welcomed Cynthia (Cindy) Ortinau, MD, MSCI, visiting associate professor, as the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and the Alfred Dorrance Daniels Professor on …
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