Christine Sorenson, PhD, distinguished scientist III, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, was one of four winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Staff Awards.
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Neonatal Education Simulation and Training Center opens at UnityPoint Health – Meriter
UnityPoint Health – Meriter opened the Neonatal Education Simulation and Training Center (NEST) to educate and train medical professionals in newborn care. The NEST provides a space for learners to practice and discuss their performance …
UW Health bone dysplasia clinics offer comprehensive care for children and adults
Bone or skeletal dysplasia is an umbrella term covering approximately 700 congenital disorders of bone growth. Most are extremely rare, and more than half manifest as disproportionate short stature, known as dwarfism. One of these disorders, achondroplasia, is the most common form of dwarfism.
New Faculty Focus: Dean Karahalios
Q&A with Dean Karahalios, DO, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology
New Faculty Focus: Derek Spindler
Q&A with Derek Spindler, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, and associate program director, Pediatrics Residency Program
New Faculty Focus: Bridget O’Connell-Long
Q&A with Bridget O’Connell-Long, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Melinda Chen’s global health trainings in Rwanda help local clinicians manage common pediatric endocrine conditions
She wanted to be a professional musician, but crippling stage fright guided her back toward the field her parents had wanted her to pursue all along: medicine. A graduate of the UW School of Medicine …
John Williams joins panel on importance of vaccines
The University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research hosted a Fearless Science Forum about the importance of vaccinations. A panel included infectious disease experts from across the university including Jorge Osorio, DVM, MS, PhD, professor …
Cristina Delgadillo shares safety tips for Halloween
While Halloween brings costumes and candy, it can also be a time for extra safety precautions. According to experts, children and parents should be vigilant about cars when trick-or-treating. Cristina Delgadillo, MD, associate professor, Division …
When it comes to social media use, Megan Moreno encourages open communication between parents and children
It can be challenging for parents to keep up with what their children are doing online. However, there are ways that parents can help prepare their children for what will come across their social media …