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 …
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New CADRE project will pool and harmonize data from allergy and asthma birth cohort studies
The National Institutes of Health has awarded James Gern, MD, professor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology and the vice chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics, a five-year, $5 million grant …
CHASM supports medical humanities community at UW–Madison
Last month, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health introduced a new website dedicated to showcasing the transformative impact of arts-based practices in health care. This platform is designed to celebrate and advance the …
UW Health announces Kristin Shadman as new medical director of quality and safety for the Department of Pediatrics
A leader in quality and safety as well as pediatric care and medical education, Kristin Shadman, MD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, will serve as the medical director of quality and safety …
Bikash Pattnaik appointed Retina Research Foundation Daniel M. Albert Chair
Bikash Pattnaik, PhD, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, was named the Retina Research Foundation Daniel M. Albert Chair. The professorship, provided by the McPherson Eye Research Institute, will support Pattnaik’s scholarly activities …
Rachel Engen begins role as chair of the OPTN Pediatric Transplantation Committee
On July 1, Rachel Engen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, became chair of the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) Pediatric Transplantation Committee. Engen will serve in this role for two years, followed by a one-year …
New Faculty Focus: Jesse Boyett Anderson
Q&A with Jesse Boyett Anderson, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology Hometown: I grew up on both coasts (California, Oregon, Georgia, and Rhode Island) and now consider Middleton, Wisconsin, my home. Educational/professional background: I …
New Faculty Focus: Brittany Lehrer
Q&A with Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases Hometown: Hortonville, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I earned my MD degree from Chicago Medical School and completed my pediatrics residency at the Medical College …
New Faculty Focus: Lisa Burns
Q&A with Lisa Burns, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Hometown: Forest Park, Illinois Educational/professional background: I completed medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and residency training in internal …
By ground or air, UW Health Med Flight moves pediatric patients when minutes matter
In the photo, left to right, are Drs. Allie Hurst, Tom Brazelton, and Nathan Lepp. The end of August saw the dedication of the emergency ambulance bay at American Family Children’s Hospital for the …