A crucial argument in full view: Screening children and young adults now for future heart health is cost-effective — Amy Peterson and Krisjon Olson take on JAMA
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 …
September 8, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Kaylyn Lyons
Q&A with Kaylyn Lyons, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy
September 8, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Serena Wagoner
Q&A with Serena Wagoner, DO, assistant professor, Division of Child Protection
September 8, 2026
Shardha Srinivasan, who built UW’s fetal cardiology program, will retire September 30
She once wanted to be an architect. Shardha Srinivasan, MBBS, MD, professor in the Division of Cardiology, instead built a career around something more intricate than any blueprint: a fetal cardiology program organized not only …
September 4, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology: Q&A with Daniel Jackson
On September 1, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics saw one of its most accomplished faculty members, and one of the world’s leading researchers in childhood asthma, take …
September 4, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: August 2026
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
September 2, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Kimberly Vidmar
Q&A with Kimberly Vidmar, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes
August 31, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Kacie Rytlewski
Q&A with Kacie Rytlewski, MD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
August 31, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Nephrology: Q&A with Margret Bock
On August 15, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics welcomed a new faculty member who will serve as chief of the Division of Nephrology. Margret Bock, MD, MS, …
August 21, 2026
ICTR selects Neil Munjal for KL2 Scholars Program
The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) named Neil Munjal, MD, MS, assistant professor, Divisions of Critical Care and Global Pediatrics, to its KL2 Scholars Program. Funded by the NIH through ICTR’s Clinical and Translational …
August 21, 2026
Dean Karahalios and Dana Irrer receive subaward contract to study methods to detect acute clinical rejection in pediatric hearth transplant recipients
Dean Karahalios, DO, assistant professor, and Dana Irrer, MD, assistant professor, both in the Division of Cardiology, were recently awarded an $11,000 subaward from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This subaward to the R01 grant “Predictive …
August 21, 2026
Emily Backes and Nick Von Bergen receive subaward contract to assess risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and adolescents
Emily Backes, MD, assistant professor, and Nicholas (Nick) Von Bergen, MD, professor, both in the Division of Cardiology, were recently awarded a $3,000 subaward from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). This subaward to the …
August 21, 2026
UW Health achieves ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support – Gold Level
The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) recognized the UW Health ECMO Program with the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support – Gold Level for the third consecutive designation period. This designation is valid for …
August 20, 2026
Britt Allen named at-large member of University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Medical Board
Members of the active medical staff recently voted to elect eight new at-large members of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Medical Board. Among the newly elected is Britt Allen, MD, associate professor, Division …
August 20, 2026
Dr. Murray and Susan Katcher Endowed Scholarship Fund supports students pursuing combined degrees in clinical and advocacy work
The origin of a new, endowed scholarship at University of Wisconsin–Madison harkens back to the history of the late Murray Katcher, MD, a beloved faculty member who had a 35-year career in the University of …
August 19, 2026
Awni Al-Subu named interim chief medical officer for American Family Children’s Hospital
Awni Al-Subu, MD, professor, Division of Critical Care, was appointed interim chief medical officer for American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH). An accomplished pediatric critical care physician and physician leader, Al-Subu brings a strong record of …
August 19, 2026
Daniel Jackson receives WARF Named Professorship
Daniel Jackson, MD, professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, was selected for the prestigious WARF Named Professorship award and has chosen the name “Robert F. Lemanske, Jr. Professor of Pediatrics” for the chair. The award, which …
August 19, 2026
Mala Mathur elected to leadership position on AAP Council on Community Pediatrics
Mala Mathur, MD, MPH, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, was elected to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Community Pediatrics. During this five-year commitment, she will serve two years as …
August 19, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine: Q&A with Mary Nevin
The Department of Pediatrics welcomed its new chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine on August 1. Mary Nevin, MD, visiting professor, comes to the division from University of Chicago Medicine, where she …
August 11, 2026
Christine Sorenson, research scientist extraordinaire, will retire after 26 years with the Department of Pediatrics
After more than 26 years of astoundingly productive work as a research scientist investigating human eye (and surprisingly related kidney) conditions, Christine Sorenson, PhD, distinguished scientist III in the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, …
August 7, 2026
Katryn Furuya, director of the UW Health Pediatric Liver Transplant Program, will retire in August
Since November 2019, when she was recruited to join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Katryn Furuya, MD, has expanded the reach and expertise of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program as its medical director. …
August 7, 2026
Meet the new class of fellows
The UW Department of Pediatrics is proud to welcome the newest class of fellows. Get to know our new members through a fun Q&A, where they share everything from their hometowns and favorite songs to …
August 5, 2026Pediatrics faculty share expertise: July 2026
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
August 4, 2026
A minute at a time: UW pediatrician counsels families on climate and health
It’s a two-month well-child check. After the usual questions about feeding and sleep, Andrew Lewandowski, DO, asks the parents one more: any concerns about the environment, or about climate change and their baby’s health? Often …
August 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Victoria Nicksic
Q&A with Victoria Nicksic, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, and associate program director, Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship
July 27, 2026
Department of Pediatrics members elected to serve on School of Medicine and Public Health committees and councils
Participating in SMPH shared governance is an essential part of fulfilling the school’s missions of education, research, and service. Four members of the Department of Pediatrics were elected as new members to three councils and …
July 24, 2026
Kellie Collins receives Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarship from Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
Kellie Collins, PT, DPT, research assistant in the Waisman Center Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory (PI Bernadette Gillick), was one of 27 physical therapists enrolled in academic doctoral programs to receive a Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarship …
July 21, 2026
Courtney Gaberino selected to attend 2026 AAAAI Faculty Development Program
Courtney Gaberino, MD, instructor (CHS), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, will attend the 2026 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Faculty Development Program. The four-day intensive program will take place September 10–13 in …
July 21, 2026
Harald Kliems to co-chair Prevention Research Center Network Operations Committee
University of Wisconsin–Madison Prevention Research Center (PRC) deputy director, Harald Kliems, MA, will take on the role of co-chair for the PRC Network Operations Committee. The committee brings together administrative leads from all 20 national PRCs …
July 21, 2026
Caleb Kitcho graduates from Siegler Fellowship in Clinical Medical Ethics
The MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago is the oldest and largest fellowship program in clinical ethics. Caleb Kitcho, MD, clinical instructor, Division of Critical Care, recently graduated from its Siegler …
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