The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) has selected Anna Huttenlocher, MD, a professor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, as one of its 2017 fellows. Election as a fellow of ASCB is …
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Study Identifies Patients Who Benefit Most From Dinutuximab-based Immunotherapy
Using data from a randomized phase III clinical trial of neuroblastoma patients (treated with or without immunotherapy) performed by the Children’s Oncology Group, researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health …
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria Named Medical Director of UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program
In July 2017, Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, became the new medical director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program. Dr. Navsaria is an associate professor (CHS) in the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of …
Richard Merkhofer Receives F30 Grant from NIH
Congratulations to Richard Merkhofer, graduate student in the Klein Laboratory, on funding of his Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F30) for MD/PhD and Other Dual Degrees from the National …
Nathan York Receives Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Training Grant Support
Congratulations to Nathan York, Graduate Research Assistant in the lab of Bikash Pattnaik, PhD, who was recently selected as a Trainee on the National Institutes of Health-funded T32 Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology (ERP) Training Grant, …
Welcome Our New Hospitalists
For new hospitalists Nicole St. Clair, MD, and Kristin Tiedt, MD, the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Hospital Medicine—and the surrounding UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW-Madison community—is the perfect place …
American Family Children’s Hospital Turns 10
In August 2017, American Family Children’s Hospital – a place that has played a key role in the lives of thousands of children – joined the 10-year-old birthday club. Incredibly, a decade has passed since …
Sue Burke, Amy Cashin Named to 2017 Elizabeth S. Pringle Award Roll of Honor
Department of Pediatrics Chair Dr. Ellen Wald congratulates Sue Burke, chair’s office administrative coordinator, and Amy Cashin, cardiology coordinator, on being named to the 2017 Elizabeth S. Pringle Award Roll of Honor! These nominations were …
CLR 131 Found to Broadly Target Pediatric Solid Tumors
According to a new study by UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) researchers, a broadly applicable cancer therapy currently being developed by Cellectar Biosciences may have the potential to work in pediatric solid tumors. CLR 131 …
David Bernhardt, MD, Awarded the 2017 Shaffer Award
Congratulations to David Bernhardt, MD, who was recently awarded the 2017 Shaffer Award, sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This prestigious award from the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (COSMF) recognizes an individual who has …