Meet the residency class of 2029
This summer, 17 interns joined the Pediatrics Residency Program. Each resident brings a unique background, diverse interests, and a passion for child health. Meet the class of 2029, and get to know them beyond the …
July 7, 2026
Keeping patients safe: Nina Menda and Michael Wilhelm lead quality and safety efforts within UW Health Kids
Every standard solution or medication delivered through a line, every alarm sounding in the night, every hand that touches a patient — in a pediatric hospital, the margin for error is vanishingly small. Two Department …
July 7, 2026
A molecular ‘override’ for inherited blindness: Bikash Pattnaik’s research group publishes recent paper
For children born with a rare form of inherited blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis type 16 (LCA16), the genetic culprit can be a single miswritten instruction in their DNA — a so-called “nonsense mutation” that …
July 3, 2026
New Associate Professor Workshop supports newly promoted faculty
Intended for faculty members who have been promoted to associate professor in the last two years, a New Associate Professor Workshop will be offered on September 10 to support faculty members in navigating the next …
July 3, 2026
Meet our new chief residents: Allison Emmet and Jalal-Ud-Din Khan
Each year on July 1, the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program welcomes a new class of interns to join the PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents. The new academic year also welcomes new resident leaders who …
June 30, 2026
Ann Allen receives award to pursue QI project on improving discharge planning and care transitions for substance-exposed infants and their mothers
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Perinatal Health and Substance Use Virtual Learning Collaborative awarded $12,000 in funding to Ann Allen, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care. The grant will fund a …
June 24, 2026
Zoe DeZeeuw and Madeline Kotz to serve on APP’s Section on Pediatric Trainees
Medical students Zoe DeZeeuw and Madeline Kotz will represent University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health students nationally at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)’s Section on Pediatric Trainees. They will engage in child health advocacy, policy, …
June 23, 2026
Cathy Lee-Miller offers address at SMPH graduation
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) 2026 graduating class selected Cathy Lee-Miller, MD, associate professor and interim chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, as its faculty speaker. Lee-Miller, who also …
June 23, 2026
Kim Keppler-Noreuil author on a Wiley top cited article
Kim Keppler-Noreuil, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, is an author on a paper that was named among the 10 most-cited papers published by American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A in 2024. “LUMBAR syndrome–OEIS complex overlap: …
June 23, 2026
M. Stephen Meyn earns Certificate in Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases
M. Stephen Meyn, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, recently became one of the first clinical geneticists to pass the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes’ examination for its new Certificate in Rare and …
June 19, 2026
Laura Birkeland receives Dean’s Teaching Award
Laura Birkeland, MS, CGC, assistant professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, and program director, master of genetic counselor studies, has been selected for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s (SMPH) Dean’s …
June 19, 2026
In Business Magazine recognizes Jasmine Zapata in its 2026 list of 40 under 40
Last month, community members, professional colleagues, and supporters gathered at the Monona Terrace to toast 40 emerging leaders from Wisconsin’s Capital Region — In Business magazine’s latest 40 Under 40 class. Among the honorees was Jasmine …
June 19, 2026
PATH Clinic receives Brave Space Award from GSAFE
In the photo: UW Health PATH Clinic providers and staff. The UW Health Pediatric and Adolescent Transgender Health (PATH) Clinic has provided compassionate, affirming, and evidence-based care for transgender and gender-diverse children, adolescents, and young adults …
June 19, 2026
Department celebrates resident class of 2026 with two graduation events
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics celebrated its graduating residents in early June with two events for graduates, their friends and families, and faculty and staff. View a photo album of images from both …
June 10, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 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 …
June 10, 2026
Global Health Experience: Building bridges for child protection in Mexico
By Norell Rosado, MD In April 2026, I had the privilege of traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, as an invited speaker at the National Confederation of Pediatricians of Mexico (CONAPEME) conference. Through COLAVI (Colaboración …
June 10, 2026
‘Thank you!’ to our outgoing chief residents
This month, the Department of Pediatrics hosted events to celebrate its graduating residents: Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards on June 4, and the formal Residency Graduation Ceremony on June 6 at the Monona …
June 10, 2026
Two department members among the 2026 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards recipients
Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills in clinical practice, education, and leadership, as well as a …
June 9, 2026
UW Health celebrates graduates of its 2025–2026 Physician Leadership Development Program
UW Health celebrated the graduation of 26 physician leaders from the UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program on May 14, 2026. The program is a system-wide well-being initiative designed to equip physicians with critical leadership …
June 9, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Emily Backes
Q&A with Emily Backes, MD, MA, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology
June 9, 2026Six 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, 2026Congratulations 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 …
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