Congratulations to Christina Amend, MD, fellow, Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and her mentors, Carol Diamond, MD, and John Sheehan, MD, who were recently awarded the 2022 HTRS/Novo Nordisk Clinical Scholar Award (CSA) in Hemophilia and Rare Bleeding Disorders. …
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Department of Pediatrics educator extraordinaire Katie Kelley to retire after 32 years of teaching and clinical service
Sometimes the path to one’s life’s work presents itself clearly, without argument or ambiguity, and all one need do is step onto it. With her Harvard undergraduate degree in psychology years behind her, and her …
‘North Star’ Carol Diamond leaves a legacy after 37 years as a pediatric oncologist, hematologist
This summer will usher in substantial transition for the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics as the Medical Director of both the Pediatric Comprehensive Bleeding Center and the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, the Director …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2022
University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and Covid-19, to name …
Allen family gift establishes new ‘Inspiring Children’ lectureship
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce the establishment of a new annual lectureship, “The Allen Family Foundation Inspiring Children Lectureship.” Each July, this lectureship will welcome new trainees into the …
Celebrating the Residency Class of 2022
On Friday, June 10, the Department of Pediatrics’ residency program leaders, residents, and their families gathered for the Residency Class of 2022’s graduation ceremony at the Monona Terrace. Scott Hagen, MD, professor, Critical Care, gave …
LMFAO research lab focuses on amplifying positive social media activities for marginalized adolescents
Less than one year ago, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics welcomed a new faculty member with an innovative focus on adolescent health. Ellen M. Selkie, MD, MPH, assistant professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent …
Pediatrics faculty, staff present at Society for Critical Care Medicine’s 51st Annual Congress
Thousands of critical care professionals attend the Society for Critical Care Medicine’s annual Congress to discover the latest solutions and developments, medical advances, cutting-edge treatments, and breakthroughs in intensive care unit administration and management. At …
Study finds higher asthma rates among Black and Hispanic children regardless of neighborhood income or density
A new, large study found that although there is a correlation between childhood asthma and being born into a densely populated or lower-income neighborhood, Black and Hispanic children had consistently higher rates of asthma than …
Bernadette Gillick appointed to ICTR, AACPDM leadership positions
Congratulations to Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, associate professor, Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, on her new leadership role as Director of Research Design within the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). In …