Dipesh Navsaria contributes to updated AAP Literacy Promotion policy statement
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their newborns and young children as an opportunity to foster loving, nurturing relationships during a critical time of brain development, and …
October 11, 2024
UW Undiagnosed Disease Program has been selected to join the NIH Undiagnosed Disease Network as a Diagnostic Center of Excellence
The University of Wisconsin Undiagnosed Disease Program has been officially recognized and selected to join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undiagnosed Disease Network (UDN) as a Diagnostic Center of Excellence. The program’s X01 application …
October 9, 2024
How old ‘redlining’ policies still affect childhood asthma risk
This article was originally published by Cincinnati Children’s and shared nationally through PR Newswire on September 24, 2024. Read the original article. An old government policy that determined who was eligible to receive government-supported home …
October 9, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Michael Smaglick
Q&A with Michael Smaglick, MD, assistant professor, Division of Critical Care Hometown: Brookfield, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I earned my MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed pediatrics residency, pediatric critical care fellowship, and …
October 8, 2024
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 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 …
October 3, 2024
New CADRE project will pool and harmonize data from allergy and asthma birth cohort studies
The National Institutes of Health has awarded James Gern, MD, professor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology and the vice chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics, a five-year, $5 million grant …
October 3, 2024
CHASM supports medical humanities community at UW–Madison
Last month, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health introduced a new website dedicated to showcasing the transformative impact of arts-based practices in health care. This platform is designed to celebrate and advance the …
October 3, 2024
UW Health announces Kristin Shadman as new medical director of quality and safety for the Department of Pediatrics
A leader in quality and safety as well as pediatric care and medical education, Kristin Shadman, MD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, will serve as the medical director of quality and safety …
October 3, 2024
Bikash Pattnaik appointed Retina Research Foundation Daniel M. Albert Chair
Bikash Pattnaik, PhD, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, was named the Retina Research Foundation Daniel M. Albert Chair. The professorship, provided by the McPherson Eye Research Institute, will support Pattnaik’s scholarly activities …
October 3, 2024
Rachel Engen begins role as chair of the OPTN Pediatric Transplantation Committee
On July 1, Rachel Engen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, became chair of the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) Pediatric Transplantation Committee. Engen will serve in this role for two years, followed by a one-year …
October 3, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Jesse Boyett Anderson
Q&A with Jesse Boyett Anderson, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology Hometown: I grew up on both coasts (California, Oregon, Georgia, and Rhode Island) and now consider Middleton, Wisconsin, my home. Educational/professional background: I …
October 2, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Brittany Lehrer
Q&A with Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases Hometown: Hortonville, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I earned my MD degree from Chicago Medical School and completed my pediatrics residency at the Medical College …
September 13, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Lisa Burns
Q&A with Lisa Burns, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Hometown: Forest Park, Illinois Educational/professional background: I completed medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and residency training in internal …
September 13, 2024
By ground or air, UW Health Med Flight moves pediatric patients when minutes matter
In the photo, left to right, are Drs. Allie Hurst, Tom Brazelton, and Nathan Lepp. The end of August saw the dedication of the emergency ambulance bay at American Family Children’s Hospital for the …
September 13, 2024
UW Health Cystic Fibrosis Center continues cutting-edge research and transformative treatments for patients
This article is part two of a two-part series on cystic fibrosis research and care at the University of Wisconsin. Part one featured the Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Neonatal Screening Project at its 40-year anniversary and …
September 13, 2024
Leadership transition: Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
The Department of Pediatrics would like to thank Christopher Green, MD, professor emeritus, for his service as the interim chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Green held this role for about eight …
September 13, 2024
Robert Gordon, graphic designer and photographer, will retire from the Department of Pediatrics after 31 years
At the end of September, Robert (Bob) Gordon will leave his long-held position of graphic designer with the Department of Pediatrics as he retires after 31 years. Headshots for new faculty and residents, “lifestyle” shots …
September 10, 2024
In memoriam: Gary Williams
Gary Williams, MD, retired associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, died on August 21, 2024, in Reston, Virginia. Over the last five years, Williams faced multiple illnesses with the grace, good cheer, and optimism …
September 6, 2024
Introducing our new chief residents: Rachel Streckert and Abbie Whitman
The beginning of a new academic year brings new resident leaders alongside the class of 2027 interns. This year, Rachel Streckert, MD, and Abbie Whitman, MD, will serve as co-chief residents of the Pediatrics Residency …
September 6, 2024Pediatrics faculty share expertise: August 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 …
September 3, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Marisa Brant
Q&A with Marisa Brant, MD, visiting associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery Hometown: Evanston, Illinois Educational/professional background: I earned my BA in Spanish and anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis and subsequently …
August 28, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Mita Naik
Q&A with Yashoda (Mita) Naik, MBBS, assistant professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Hometown: I have moved a lot. Today, I consider Madison to be my hometown. Educational/professional background: I earned my Bachelor of Medicine …
August 28, 2024
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health grants Danielle Gerber award to launch Family-Led Academic Grand Rounds for Pediatrics
Medical training addressing the care of children with medical complexity is usually delivered by health care professionals in grand rounds sessions and in medical education, with a focus on medical diagnosis and treatment. Families’ experiences …
August 22, 2024
Emily Gulczynski among 2024 Bonnie McCausland Cancer Nursing Scholarship recipients
Emily Gulczynski, nurse navigator in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, was selected as one of five recipients of a 2024 Bonnie McCausland Cancer Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor …
August 22, 2024
Tess Jewell honored with 2024 Excellence in Medicine Award from AMA Foundation
Tess Jewell is an MD-MPH student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and an aspiring pediatric endocrinologist. She has been working with Jennifer Rehm, MD, associate professor, Division of Endocrinology and …
August 21, 2024
Peter Ferrazzano and Claire O’Leary receive support from Research Forward awards
Two members of the Department of Pediatrics are part of multidisciplinary research teams that received funding through Research Forward. This initiative aims to stimulate and support highly innovative and groundbreaking research at UW–Madison. Research Forward …
August 19, 2024
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health residents honor Nicole St Clair with clinical teaching award
Each year, the trainees in the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health residency programs honor their faculty teachers with teaching awards. This year, the program residents voted to honor Nicole St Clair, MD, MS, associate professor, …
August 19, 2024
UW ICTR names Jo Wilson a member of its 2024 KL2 Career Development Award cohort
Jo Wilson, MD, assistant professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, was recently awarded an Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) KL2 grant for her research project, “Understanding the Impact of GSDMB Asthma Risk …
August 14, 2024
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, …
August 14, 2024
Christine Seroogy named inaugural E. Richard Stiehm Endowed Chair in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology
Christine Seroogy, MD, professor, was recently named the inaugural E. Richard Stiehm Endowed Chair in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology. This professorship supports the scholarly pursuits of a member of the department’s Division of Allergy, …
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