In memoriam: Murray Katcher, a tireless advocate for child health and safety
Surprise, sadness, and grief spread through the Department of Pediatrics as members learned that Murray Katcher, MD, PhD, emeritus professor of pediatrics, had unexpectedly died on July 13 following complications from a fall. Katcher joined …
July 26, 2024Cris Ebby wins award for QI and patient safety presentation
Cris Ebby, MD, pediatric hospital medicine fellow, won a Recognition of Excellence Award for presenting one of the top four presentations at the UW Health GME Physicians Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Symposium on May …
July 22, 2024Paul Sondel and Amy Erbe-Gurel receive two-year grant to study bispecific antibody treatment for neuroblastoma
The Hyundai Hope on Wheels foundation has awarded a Hyundai Hope Scholar Award to Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor and research director in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and Amy Erbe-Gurel, …
July 22, 2024Jill Denson receives funding from Morgridge Center for Public Service and ICTR to support a project that aims to understand what it’s like for people who give birth while incarcerated
University of Wisconsin–Madison Prevention Research Center Director Jill Denson, PhD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, recently received funding to support her research project, “Where do the babies go? Infants of incarcerated …
July 18, 2024Danielle Gerber has been appointed to the editorial board of AAP’s Pediatrics
Danielle Gerber, family engagement specialist in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been appointed as one of two public members to the editorial board of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy …
July 18, 2024American Family Children’s Hospital NICU celebrates a decade of operation
This year (on May 13, actually) the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) marks its 10th year of operation. A world-class Level IV NICU, it is one of only two such …
July 12, 2024Two Department of Pediatrics faculty members are contributors to a book on telemedicine
A new book on telemedicine includes contributions from Emily Ruedinger, MD, MEd, associate professor, and Laura Dos Reis, MD, assistant professor, both in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, and Ellen Bryant, MD, …
July 11, 2024Welcome the Resident Class of 2027 to the Department of Pediatrics
There are 16 new friendly faces in the Department of Pediatrics. The members of the resident class of 2027 have officially kicked off the next chapter of their medical training. Get to know the class …
July 11, 2024Kenneth DeSantes retires after 26 years in pediatric hematology and oncology
On July 2, Kenneth DeSantes, MD, Crawford Professor of Pediatric Oncology and professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, stepped back from his lengthy career in research and clinical practice …
July 11, 2024Division of Critical Care hosts Pediatric Critical Care Regional Meeting
On May 22, the Division of Critical Care hosted the Pediatric Critical Care Regional Meeting at the Discovery Building on the UW–Madison campus. About 115 people attended the event, which is a collaborative effort of …
July 8, 2024Pediatrics Residency Program offers a choice of five pathways for residents
Every year in July, 16 new physician trainees enter the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program. They all know and expect that the next three years of courses and rotations through a wide range of …
July 5, 2024Medical education specialist Cindy Nicholson retires after nearly 20 years with the Department of Pediatrics
Cindy Nicholson is one of many Department of Pediatrics medical education professionals. As a senior medical education specialist, she works to ensure that new medical students gain the knowledge and experience they need to serve …
July 5, 2024PAS 2024 wrap-up and photos
The Department of Pediatrics had an exciting showing at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Toronto, Canada, May 2–6. Through 29 presentations and 35 posters, department members shared some of their exciting work with …
July 2, 2024Pediatrics faculty share expertise: June 2024
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 …
July 2, 2024Laura Chen elected to serve as APA Region 6 co-chair
In May, Laura Chen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, was elected to serve a three-year term as co-chair of the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) Region 6. Eight Midwestern states and …
July 1, 2024Hartwell Foundation grant will support Amy Erbe-Gurel’s research on immunotherapy and high-risk neuroblastoma
Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, was awarded a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwell Foundation. Erbe-Gurel’s project, “Inhibitors to Epigenetic Modifiers Improve the Efficacy of …
July 1, 2024Dean’s Teaching Award honors the work of Kathleen Kastner
Kathleen Kastner, MD, associate professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, was selected for a 2024 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Dean’s Teaching Award. Established in 1992, the awards …
June 26, 2024Grant from Gerber Foundation will support Paige Condit’s patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) research
Paige Condit, MD, a PGY 4 fellow in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, has been awarded a Gerber Foundation Research Grant for her project, “Development of a Novel Kidney-focused Approach to Treatment of a PDA …
June 24, 2024Brittany Loughman completes national GME training program
Brittany Loughman, GME program coordinator, recently completed the Leadership Empowerment for Advancing Pediatric Education Specialists (LEAPES) program through the Association of Pediatric Program Directors. LEAPES is a nine-month training course for administrators aspiring to develop …
June 24, 2024Resident contributions help provide engaging BIPOC recruitment events
Since 2021, the Department of Pediatrics has hosted virtual open house events to help residency applicants who identify as underrepresented minorities or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) learn about our program and community. “Diversity, …
June 13, 2024Six students and their mentors receive undergraduate research fellowships
On May 3, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin hosted the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony for the 2023-2024 academic year. This year, six students mentored by Department of Pediatrics faculty members were highlighted at the event. Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty …
June 13, 2024Sarah Redemann celebrates 20 years with UW Health
Sarah Redemann, NP, has known she wanted to work in health care since she was a teenager and her father was hospitalized with a serious illness. Her amazement at how well the nurses cared for …
June 13, 2024Research Week 2024: Highlights and award winners
In May, the Department of Pediatrics hosted its annual Research Week, providing department researchers with a platform to learn about, share, and explore the latest advances in pediatric research. Participants attended livestreamed lectures, in-person events, …
June 12, 2024Congratulations to the department’s 18 faculty members who were promoted in 2024
Eighteen faculty members from the Department of Pediatrics were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 30, 2024. Below is a list of the individuals who received promotions and their divisions …
June 11, 2024Celebrating the Residency Class of 2024
The Department of Pediatrics celebrated its senior residents with two events during the first week in June. On June 6, graduates, faculty, and staff gathered for “Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards.” During the …
June 11, 2024Celebrating National Doctors’ Day: Department members receive heartfelt appreciation messages
In honor of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, UW Health gathered messages of gratitude from patients, families, and coworkers to share with its outstanding faculty members. Department of Pediatrics providers received …
June 10, 2024After 20 years of ‘collaboration and synergy’ with the Division of Cardiology, Kathleen Maginot will step into retirement
When she was asked to join the Department of Pediatrics faculty in 2003, Kathleen Maginot, MD, now associate professor in the Division of Cardiology and associate director of its fellowship program, had already established herself …
June 7, 2024UW Health honors three department faculty members with 2024 Physician Excellence Awards
In the photo, left to right: Dr. Greg DeMuri, Dr. Mary Ehlenbach, Dr. Awni Al-Subu Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These awards recognize individuals …
June 6, 2024Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2024
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 …
June 3, 2024Kelly McGregory elected to AAP Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Executive Committee
Kelly McGregory, DO, associate professor, interim chief in the Division of Child Protection, and associate residency program director, was elected to a three-year term on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Child Abuse …
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