When the University of Wisconsin–Madison enrolled its first genetic counseling students in 1976, the profession was less than a decade old. Fifty years and 253 graduates later, the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS) …
2026
Antimicrobial stewardship as a resource: Brittany Lehrer strives to keep antibiotics working
Antibiotics are the medications most commonly prescribed to children and among medicine’s most powerful tools. But every dose that’s incorrectly prescribed can give bacteria a chance to adapt and allow resistant organisms to spread from …
Megan Moreno co-author of new book about healthy media use and families
Parenting around technology can feel hard, in part because digital technology has advanced at a pace that society hasn’t experienced before. These technologies were designed without child or teen well-being in mind, and parents are …
Department of Pediatrics has strong presence at 2026 Midwest Society for Pediatric Research scientific meeting
The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) held its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting September 15–17 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each year, the conference highlights innovative scientific discoveries and provides a space for collaboration and career development. …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 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 …
Amanda Palm receives 2026 APP Excellence Award from UW Health
Health institutions around the country celebrated advanced practice providers (APPs) during National APP Week, September 21–25. At UW Health, more than 1,200 APPs work as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified anesthesiologist …
New Faculty Focus: Carine Renner
Q&A with Carine Renner, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
New Faculty Focus: Elly Ranum
Q&A with Elly Ranum, MD, assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine
New Faculty Focus: Lauren Roach
Q&A with Lauren Roach, DO, assistant professor, Division of Critical Care
New Faculty Focus: Allison Weisnicht
Q&A with Allison Weisnicht, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy