Established in 1994, the Odell Lectureship honors Gerard B. Odell, emeritus professor of Pediatrics, and his lasting contributions to pediatric research, clinical care, and education. Held during Research Week as part of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, the lectureship features a distinguished speaker whose work reflects Dr. Odell’s legacy of scientific excellence, innovation, and academic leadership.
Gerard B. Odell Lectureship
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
HSLC 1345 and Zoom
Speaker: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, division chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Title: Forthcoming
Session Overview: Forthcoming
Gerard B. Odell Research Award
Created in recognition of Dr. Odell’s distinguished career, the Gerard B. Odell Research Award honors an assistant or associate professor within the Department of Pediatrics for outstanding research accomplishments and demonstrated potential for continued contributions in basic or translational research.
The award recipient is recognized during Research Week and receives:
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$5,000 to support research or professional development expenses
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A one-time $5,000 award through the annual compensation plan process
Please note: The Odell Lectureship and the Gerard B. Odell Research Award are distinct honors presented during Research Week.
Past Award Recipients
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2026
Christian Capitini, MD
2025
Jill Denson, PhD, MSW
2024
Bryn Webb, MD
2023
Emma Mohr, MD, PhD
2022
Anne Marie Singh, MD
2021
Bikash Pattnaik, PhD
2020
Pelin Cengiz, MD
2019
David J. McCulley, MD
2018
Christian M. Capitini, MD
2017
Ryan J. Coller, MD, MPH
1994-2016
2015 – J. Carter Ralphe, MD, FAHA
2014 – Daniel J. Jackson, MD
2013 – Judith A. Smith, MD, PhD
2011 – Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH
2010 – Elizabeth D. Cox, MD, PhD
2009 – Theresa W. Guilbert, MD, MS
2008 – Sinisa Dovat, PhD, MD
2007 – Marlowe W. Eldridge, MD
2004 – Christine M. Seroogy, MD
2003 – Pamela J. Kling, MD
2002 – Aaron L. Carrel, MD
2001 – Anna Huttenlocher, MD
2000 – Cheryl P. Sanchez, MD
1997 – Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD
1996 – James E. Gern, MD
1995 – Scott Buck, MD and Edward Guillery, MD
1994 – Bruce Klein, MD
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin – Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour(s).
Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 CEUs or 1.0 hour(s).
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Reva Finkelman at rfinkelman@wisc.edu. All requests must be made at least one month prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.