Congratulations to Co-Principal Investigators, Bruce Klein, MD, and Jorge Osorio, DVM, MS, PhD, in the School of Veterinary Medicine on their funding from the US Geological Survey. Their project, “Oral vaccines and delivery methods for …
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Drs. Baker, Farrell, and Rock Receive Legacy of Angels Foundation Awards
Congratulations to Michael Rock, MD and Mei Baker, MD/Philip Farrell, MD, PhD on their recent awards from The Legacy of Angels Foundation. Dr. Rock’s project, “A Multi-Center Study of a New Method of Sweat Testing: …
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), …
Philip Farrell, MD, PhD, Honored by Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association
Philip Farrell, MD, PhD, emeritus professor of pediatrics and population health, received the 2014 University of Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Resident Award. The award honors an individual who has completed a residency or fellowship …
Kathleen Maginot, MD, and Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, Recognized as ‘Superheroes’ of Medicine
Kathleen Maginot, MD, along with Visiting Professor Nicholas Von Bergen, MD, were among nine medical professionals honored as “superheroes of medicine” by the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation at its Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction on …
Capitini Lab Student Receives Honors and Undergraduate Research Committee Award
Congratulations to Lauren Reil, an undergraduate student in the lab of Christian Capitini, MD, on her recent award from the Honors and Undergraduate Research Committee of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Lauren’s project, …