Pediatrics faculty, staff present at Society for Critical Care Medicine’s 2026 Annual Congress
Above in the photo from left to right: Members of the Division of Critical Care. Yigit Erkus, MD, honorary fellow; Awni Al-Subu, MD, associate professor; Talal Al Hendawi, MD, PGY-5 fellow; Diana Montes Ramirez, MD, …
May 12, 2026
Deanna Jewell’s clinics aim for maximum functional potential for kids with limb differences
There are a range of upper and lower limb conditions that are addressed by physicians with specialized training and expertise. Deanna Jewell, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, is …
May 12, 2026
Shapiro scholars join Department of Pediatrics for summer 2026 research experience
This summer, 13 medical students will join Department of Pediatrics faculty mentors for an immersive research training experience through the Shapiro Summer Research Program. The program is designed to educate students about the process of …
May 10, 2026
Department of Pediatrics ranks 18th nationally in NIH funding, increases support over previous year by more than $1.3 million
Last year, the Department of Pediatrics received more than $26.4 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This funding, more than $1.3 …
May 7, 2026
After 32 years, David Bernhardt will step away from the wide world of sports medicine to retire
Your “dream job”? Many people hold that in mind and then try to find one as close as possible to it. David Bernhardt, MD, professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, with …
May 4, 2026
Two students and their mentors receive undergraduate research fellowships
Supported by the Provost’s Office and the Hilldale Fund, the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships provide undergraduate students with $4,000 to pursue an independent research project under the mentorship of UW–Madison faculty or staff. Two UW–Madison …
May 4, 2026Three undergraduate researchers chosen for Undergraduate Symposium poster display at College Library
The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate research, scholarly work, community-based projects, art, and creativity from all areas of study at UW–Madison. This year, more than 900 students participated. From May to August 2026, a selection …
May 4, 2026
Department members receive messages of appreciation on National Doctors’ Day 2026
National Doctors’ Day is observed annually on March 30. It is a day set aside to recognize the professionalism, judgment, and humanity physicians bring to their work every day. Each year, UW Health celebrates this …
May 1, 2026
Department of Medicine presents Joseph McBride with Inspirational Educator Award
The University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine hosted its 2026 Education Day on February 27. During the event, faculty and staff were recognized with the department’s annual education awards. Joseph (Joe) McBride, MD, MA, an …
April 23, 2026
Ryan McAdams presented at 10th annual Advancing the Development of Pediatric Therapeutics (ADEPT) meeting
This February, Ryan McAdams, MD, professor in the Divisions of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and Global Pediatrics, was invited to speak at the 10th annual Advancing the Development of Pediatric Therapeutics (ADEPT) meeting, sponsored by …
April 23, 2026Cars Curing Kids awards Elizabeth Mann and Rachel Fenske grant supporting adolescent type 2 diabetes initiative
Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes; and Rachel Fenske, MS, PhD, scientist I, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, have been awarded $13,770 by Cars Curing Kids to support year one of a …
April 20, 2026
Pelin Cengiz receives Meriter Foundation grant
Pelin Cengiz, MD, professor, Division of Critical Care, was awarded $99,999 from the Meriter Foundation. Her project, “A New Nonhuman Primate Preclinical Model to Test a Promising Therapy for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Bridging the Gap from …
April 20, 2026
Anne Marsh awarded DHS grant for newborn screening follow-up program
Anne Marsh, MD, associate professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic and Palliative Care Program at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH), was awarded a $50,000 …
April 15, 2026
Physician-scientist Ellen Wald receives Hilldale Award
Since 1987, four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been honored annually for their substantial contributions to research, teaching, and service with the prestigious Hilldale Award. Faculty members representing the arts and humanities, biological sciences, …
April 15, 2026
Tiny Baby Conference explores care and outcomes of infants born at the edge of viability
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery hosted its first-ever Tiny Baby Conference at Unity Point Health – Meriter on March 12–13. Claudette Onyelobi, MD, assistant professor, served as conference director. As …
April 8, 2026
Governor Tony Evers signs bill extending Medicaid coverage for birthing parents from 60 days to one year postpartum
On March 18, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 102 (SB 23/AB97) extending Medicaid coverage from the previous limit of 60 days to 12 months postpartum for birthing parents. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American …
April 6, 2026
Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, was named director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center as well as director of UW Health Cancer …
April 6, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery: Q&A with Cynthia Ortinau
On April 1, the Department of Pediatrics welcomed Cynthia (Cindy) Ortinau, MD, MSCI, visiting associate professor, as the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and the Alfred Dorrance Daniels Professor on …
April 6, 2026
Wisconsin at PAS 2026
Department of Pediatrics faculty, trainees, and staff will be heading to Boston for the 2026 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting April 24–27. These department members will be presenting and contributing to 22 presentations and 65 posters, …
April 3, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: March 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 …
April 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Morgan Mann
Q&A with Morgan Mann, PhD, DABCC, assistant professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, and assistant director of newborn screening, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
April 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Colleen Laus
Q&A with Colleen Laus, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
April 3, 2026Paul Sondel and Amy Erbe-Gurel awarded a grant through The Super Jake Foundation
The Super Jake Foundation awarded Principal Investigator, Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor, and Co-PI Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, assistant professor, both in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, a two-year, $100,000 grant for their …
March 17, 2026
Sabrina Reinthaler receives travel award from SMPH Collaborate
Sabrina Reinthaler, PhD, a member of the Sondel Research Group, was one of five postdocs who won travel awards at the spring SMPH Collaborate event held February 6 at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine …
March 17, 2026PICU Quality Council wins Safety Teamwork Award
In honor of Patient Safety Week, American Family Children’s Hospital presented the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Quality Council with the Safety Teamwork Award. The PICU Quality Council is a multidisciplinary team consisting of experts from nursing, pharmacy, …
March 17, 2026
Community advisory councils highlight importance of learning from lived experience in research
Waisman Center investigator Bernadette Gillick, PHD, MSPT, PT, professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitative Medicine, and Matt Harer, MD, associate professor in the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, join an ever-growing cohort of …
March 16, 2026
UW Health Kids Fitness Clinic’s diverse team of health professionals addresses pediatric conditions improved by lifestyle changes
In the photo: Members of the UW Health Kids Fitness Clinic. Back row, left to right, Randy Clark, exercise physiologist; Rachel Fenske, RDN; Yashoda (Mita) Naik, MBBS; Mitchell Hessburg, exercise physiologist; Aaron Carrel, MD; McKenna …
March 11, 2026
Medical Education Week presentation highlights the complexities of international medical graduate training journeys
The Department of Pediatrics Medical Education Week, which occurred February 9 through 12, featured many engaging presentations about new learning topics and teaching strategies, as well as innovative methods of critique. One eye-opening offering on …
March 10, 2026Pediatrics faculty share expertise: February 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 …
March 2, 2026
Joseph McBride helps vaccinate orangutans at Henry Vilas Zoo
Humans are not the only living creatures at risk during flu season. In fact, the close ties between primates, such as orangutans, and their human caregivers make them susceptible to human illnesses. Joseph McBride, MD, …
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