The expanding ability to decipher human DNA has made genetic testing widely available. But it takes a pro to translate the information. Genetic counselors trained at UW-Madison, such as Casey Reiser, who went on to …
2014 News
James Conway, MD, Visits Capitol Hill to Advocate for Global Immunization
On July 23, 2014, James H. Conway, MD, spent a day on Capitol Hill advocating for a new, bipartisan House resolution ensuring that children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunizations through U.S. …
Brittany Allen, MD, Discusses Importance of Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Dr. Brittany Allen was featured in a WKOW TV interview about the importance of the cervical cancer vaccine and the role local health care providers play to educate parents. Dr. Allen says more education is …
Pediatric Complex Care Program Receives $9.45 Million CMS Innovation Award
The Pediatric Complex Care Program was recently notified that they, in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Special Needs Program, were awarded a $9.45 million CMS …
Dr. Andrew Watson Receives Award From UW Sports Medicine Classic Fund
Congratulations to Andrew Watson, MD, on his award of $25,000 from the UW Sports Medicine Classic Fund for his project, “Identifying the Mechanisms of Maturational Differences in Fitness Development in Children.” Although cardiovascular fitness has …
AFCH Eighth-Floor Expansion Complete
After nearly two years of construction, the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) completed the final phase of its eighth-floor expansion in May. The expansion, which includes a 14-bed, Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), …
Dr. Elizabeth Cox’s Project Featured at PCORI Regional Workshop
Dr. Elizabeth Cox’s project on family-centered tailoring of pediatric diabetes self-management resources was featured in the PCORI Regional Workshop on “The Power of Partnership in Research: Improving Healthcare Outcomes in the Midwest and Upper Plains” on June …
Pamela Kling, MD, Receives Gerber Foundation Award
Congratulations to Pamela Kling, MD, and Co-Investigators, Anthony Auger, PhD, and Christopher Coe, PhD (Psychology), for their award from the Gerber Foundation. They received $154,000 for their 2 ½ year project, “Impact of Obesity during …
Pediatric Residency Awards
Congratulations to the faculty and residents recognized at this year’s residency graduation banquet. The following Pediatrics Residency Awards were handed out: Charles C. Lobeck Medical Education Award – Ryan J. Coller, MD, MPH Todd Varness …
Drs. Capitini and Cengiz Awarded Pilot Grants From UW-ICTR
Congratulations to Christian Capitini, MD, and Pelin Cengiz, MD, who were both awarded $50,000 pilot grants from the UW-ICTR, funded by NIH-NCATS UL1 TR0000427. Christian Capitini, MD is collaborating with Peiman Hematti, MD (Medicine-Hematology/Oncology), on …