Most parents bring a child to a cardiologist because something has already gone wrong with the child. Amy Peterson, MD, MS, professor in the Division of Cardiology, sees a more complicated version. Sometimes the child …
Peterson Research Group News
Six department members receive Research and Development Awards during spring 2026 funding cycle
The Department of Pediatrics provided six department members with generous funding during the spring cycle of its Research and Development (R&D) Awards program. The purpose of the R&D Awards fund is to support research and …
Amy Peterson and Robert Steiner collaborate on ORIGIN-FH study
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals awarded Amy Peterson, MD, MS, professor, Division of Cardiology, and co-investigator, Robert Steiner, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, $867,984 for their project, “Opportunity to Reach Individuals with Genetic dyslipidemia during Infancy …
Amy Peterson begins term as chair-elect of national committee focused on cardiovascular disease prevention
The American Heart Association Young Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee is charged with advocacy for heart health policy for all young people, education of health care team members and the public surrounding heart health in young people, …
Department of Pediatrics will host 18 Shapiro Summer Research Program students
This summer, 14 Department of Pediatrics faculty members from seven divisions will open their research groups to 18 medical students through the Shapiro Summer Research Program. Since 2002, the Shapiro Summer Research Program has provided …
Department supports 15 research and scholarly projects in 2023 with its R&D Awards
In calendar year 2023, the Department of Pediatrics provided department members with $142,105 through its Research and Development (R&D) Awards. The purpose of the R&D Awards fund is to support research and scholarly activities, including …
Faculty promotions for 2023
Congratulations to the 20 Department of Pediatrics faculty who were approved for promotion this year. Their new ranks became effective July 1, 2023. Below is a list of the individuals who received promotions and their …
WMAA honors four department members with 2023 Distinguished Medical Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association honored its 2023 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award recipients during a banquet on April 28 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. Among the awardees were four members of the Department of Pediatrics. …
Department welcomes 16 medical students for research experience this summer
The Shapiro Summer Research Program supports UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) students in completing a full-time summer research project under the mentorship of a faculty member. The program is generously funded in …
Ann Dodge, initiator of the pediatric preventive cardiology clinic, will retire in May
After nearly 43 years of health care service, primarily within UW Health, Ann Dodge, NP, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, will step away from her pediatric patients and their parents, her close colleagues, and her students …