Performing a spinal tap requires precision, particularly when the patient is a newborn. During their residencies, physicians training in pediatrics practice on infant-sized models and observe a live procedure up close. Then it’s their turn—and …
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‘Dream Team’ recognized with AACR Team Science Award
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up 2 Cancer Pediatric Cancer Dream Team, which includes pediatric faculty members Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, Ken DeSantes, MD, professor, Mario Otto, MD, PhD, associate professor, and Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor, was selected for the American Association …
James Conway, MD, selected for Dean’s Award for excellence in mentorship
James Conway, MD, professor, Global Health, Infectious Diseases, has been selected for the 2021 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship. Conway exemplifies excellence through his leadership in the Global Health program, commitment to …
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, honored with national clinical and translational science award
Four University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers have been honored with prestigious awards from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), in recognition of their excellence and outstanding performance in …
Pediatrics IT team nominated for 2021 Administrative Improvement Award
It’s easy to forget that back in early March 2020, no one was sure yet just how bad the pandemic might be, or whether a lockdown would be required at all. Nevertheless, the Department of …
Members of Pattnaik Research Group awarded travel grants
Congratulations to three members of the Pattnaik Research Group who were awarded travel grants for upcoming conferences. Allison Spillane, graduate research assistant, was selected for the Sarla P. Kothary Memorial Travel Grant to present her poster, “Preclinical …
Dr. Bernadette Gillick awarded AACPDM research grant
Principal Investigator Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, associate professor, Developmental Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, was awarded the 2020 American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Research Grant for her project, titled “Teleneuromodulation in Children …
Claudette Adegboro named Centennial Scholar
Claudette Adegboro, MD, assistant professor, Neonatology & Newborn Nursery, has been selected as a 2021 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health (SMPH) Centennial Scholar. The goal of the Centennial Scholars Program is …
Faculty artwork published in ‘WMJ’ special issue
In response to the high-profile racial incidents and subsequent protests in the spring and summer of 2020, the Wisconsin Medical Journal published a special issue focusing on how the health of the people in Wisconsin is affected by race and …
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, wins ACTS ‘Distinguished Investigator Award’
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor, Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, has been named the 2021 Edward H. Ahrens Junior Distinguished Investigator Award for Patient-Oriented Research by the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). ACTS, a …