The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been selected as the national leadership center for a new clinical research network that will conduct pediatric asthma research in low-income urban settings around …
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Amy Peterson, MD, and team awarded R21 grant from NIH/NICHD
Principal Investigator Amy Peterson, MD, associate professor, Cardiology, along with Co-Investigators, Patrice Held, PhD, FACMG, associate professor, Genetics and Metabolism, Vanessa Horner, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Michael Lasarev, MS, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, …
Pelin Cengiz, MD, receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
There are more than 10,000 academic staff on the UW–Madison campus. Each year, the university honors a select group of them for their achievements and dedication to excellence. Pelin Cengiz, MD, associate professor, Critical Care, is …
David Evans, PhD, awarded NIH grant with Christian Capitini, MD
David Evans, PhD, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, was recently awarded a new R01 grant from NIH along with Co-Investigator Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant. This five-year award (with Year …
Christian Capitini, MD, awarded two UWCCC pilot grants
Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, was recently awarded two separate grants through the 2020-2021 UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) Support Grant Pilot Program competition. In the first, Capitini will serve …
Pediatric physicians tap biomedical engineering students to design lumbar puncture model
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 …
‘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 …