The strength of UW Health’s Pediatric Liver Transplant Program is shown through simple data. Since the first transplant in 1984, surgeons have performed more than 270 pediatric liver transplants. According to UW Health, the program …
2025 News
NIH funding supports innovative research and life-saving treatments in the Department of Pediatrics
Last year, the Department of Pediatrics received more than $25 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support a wide range of research projects that will help improve child health in Wisconsin and …
After 28 years, Robin Wright to retire from clinical pediatrics but will continue practicing wilderness medicine
Robin Wright, MD, earned her medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Her pediatric residency took her to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where she subsequently joined the Department of …
Meriel Rongstad will retire after 27 years of clinical practice with the Department of Pediatrics
Meriel Rongstad, MD, earned her medical degree from the then University of Wisconsin School of Medicine; her pediatric residency then took her to the University of Florida in Gainesville. She joined the UW Department of …
After a prodigious and productive career in research and critical care, Marlowe Eldridge will retire
Marlowe Eldridge, MD, entered medical school with BE in bioengineering and MS in mechanical engineering. Directly after earning his MD at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, he completed a post-doctoral year studying …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: April 2025
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 …
Department members receive messages of appreciation on National Doctors’ Day 2025
National Doctors’ Day, observed annually on March 30, is a day set aside to recognize the dedication and compassion of more than 1 million physicians who provide health care to patients nationwide. UW Health celebrates …
Introducing our new chief residents: Mark Kiley, Rachell Caniza, and Ryan Lindstrom
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is excited to welcome three new chief residents for the 2025-26 academic year. Mark Kiley, DO, will join the department after completing residency at Advocate Children’s Hospital – …
5th Annual Wisconsin Neonatology Day hosted at UW
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics hosted the 5th Annual Wisconsin Neonatology Day on April 4. This full-day event brought together neonatal experts and trainees from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and …
Department members receive UW Health Safety Leadership Awards
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10–14, the UW Health Patient Safety leadership team honored providers who were nominated by their peers because they go above and beyond to improve patient safety in their work …