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 the interviews and articles published in October 2026 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
October 6: AI is being integrated into medical training, here’s how
Interview: Ryan McAdams, MD, professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, Division of Global Pediatrics; Patrick Peebles, MD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: Badger Herald
October 8: Overwhelmed by parenting in a world of tech? This Wisconsin doctor can help
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Wisconsin Public Radio. Also covered in NBC News Daily, Milwaukee Public Radio, CBS 58, WMTV 15, Rockford News First, Becker’s Healthcare, and Fox 32.
October 14: How a Madison doctor is saving the smallest lives
Interview: Claudette Onyelobi, MD, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: The Cap Times. Also covered in City Cast Madison.
October 15: Measles is popping up in more Wisconsin counties. Health experts say it may get worse.
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Pediatrics | Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
October 22: UW Health doctor says diabetes should not sideline young athletes
Interview: Kimberly Vidmar, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: Channel 3000. Also covered in CBS 58.
October 22: Dane County organizations work to address literacy gaps across generations
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: The Daily Cardinal
October 26: Juvenile Diabetes Type 1 new awareness thanks to Milwaukee Brewers Player
Interview: Victoria Nicksic, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: WIZM – La Crosse. Also covered in WMTV-TV.
October 27: From Childhood Cancer to Personalized Care. Reimagining the Future of Cancer Treatment
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy | Source: Team Powdered Donut Podcast