The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics celebrated its graduating residents in early June with two events for graduates, their friends and families, and faculty and staff. View a photo album of images from both …
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Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 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 …
Global Health Experience: Building bridges for child protection in Mexico
By Norell Rosado, MD In April 2026, I had the privilege of traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, as an invited speaker at the National Confederation of Pediatricians of Mexico (CONAPEME) conference. Through COLAVI (Colaboración …
‘Thank you!’ to our outgoing chief residents
This month, the Department of Pediatrics hosted events to celebrate its graduating residents: Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards on June 4, and the formal Residency Graduation Ceremony on June 6 at the Monona …
Two department members among the 2026 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards recipients
Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills in clinical practice, education, and leadership, as well as a …
UW Health celebrates graduates of its 2025–2026 Physician Leadership Development Program
UW Health celebrated the graduation of 26 physician leaders from the UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program on May 14, 2026. The program is a system-wide well-being initiative designed to equip physicians with critical leadership …
New Faculty Focus: Emily Backes
Q&A with Emily Backes, MD, MA, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology
Six department members receive Research and Development Awards during spring 2026 funding cycle
The Department of Pediatrics provided six department members with generous funding during the spring cycle of its Research and Development (R&D) Awards program. The purpose of the R&D Awards fund is to support research and …
Congratulations to the 21 department faculty members who were promoted in 2026
Twenty-one Department of Pediatrics faculty members were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 28, 2026. Below is a list of the promoted faculty members, their divisions, and their new ranks. …
Austin Stuckert awarded joint grant from the American Cancer Society and UW Carbone Cancer Center
The American Cancer Society and UW Carbone Cancer Center have jointly awarded Austin Stuckert, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, a $60,000 grant. The two-year pilot project, “CRISPR-generated GD2.TRAC.CART Cells for …