With a new interactive book for young people, Jasmine Zapata promotes resilience
Adolescence and young adulthood are often difficult periods. Since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020, however, rates of anxiety and depression among young people worldwide have more than doubled. Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, …
November 25, 2022
Be wary in the woods: An endemic Wisconsin fungus can cause serious respiratory illness
For more than 30 years, Bruce Klein, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, with appointments in the Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Medicine, and his research team have been …
November 25, 2022
Doug Dean part of Waisman Center research team that received $10 million NIH award to study aging in autistic adults
Researcher Douglas Dean, III, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, and Department of Medical Physics, is a member of a Waisman Center research team that recently received $10 million in funding from …
November 25, 2022
Department of Pediatrics faculty members and local teens featured in ‘Asking for a friend’ series on YouTube
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) teamed up with UW Department of Pediatrics faculty members and local teens for a YouTube video series about important mental health topics. In the “Asking for a friend” video …
November 22, 2022
Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory and undergraduate researcher Alina Grimaldo featured in Wisconsin State Journal
When undergraduate in biochemistry Alina Grimaldo sought out research opportunities at UW–Madison, she was fortunate to cross paths with Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, associate professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine. …
November 22, 2022
Ryan McAdams artwork featured on cover of Academic Medicine
The cover of the October issue of Academic Medicine featured artwork by Ryan McAdams, MD, professor, chief, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, and member, Division of Global Pediatrics. McAdams said the piece, titled Seeking …
November 17, 2022
Megan Moreno receives grant from AAP
In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, vice chair of academic affairs and professor and chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, has been invited to participate in …
November 15, 2022
New Faculty Focus: Luke Addesso
Q&A with Luke Addesso, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: Medical College of Wisconsin Previous position (title, institution): Pediatric resident at the University of Wisconsin How …
November 3, 2022
New Faculty Focus: Claire O’Leary
Q&A with Claire O’Leary, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, and the O’Leary Research Group Hometown: St Paul, Minnesota Educational/professional background: I earned my BA in Molecular Biology (honors) and Spanish from …
November 3, 2022
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: October 2022
University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and COVID-19, to name …
November 3, 2022
New Faculty Focus: Jonathan Wong
Q&A with Jonathan Wong, DO, assistant professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Hometown: Whitefish Bay, WI Educational/professional background: Undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison; medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; residency …
November 2, 2022
New Faculty Focus: Christina Amend
Q&A with Christina Amend, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Hometown: Spring Gove, Illinois Educational/professional background: I earned my BS in biology with a certificate in environmental studies from the …
November 2, 2022
Ryan McAdams, neonatologist and painter, addresses global inequities in infant health care through his work and art
When he was invited to join the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics in 2016, Ryan McAdams, MD, professor and chief, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, and professor, Division of Global Health, already had …
November 2, 2022
Three department members honored with named professorships at the inaugural SMPH Faculty Investiture Ceremony
Named professorships endowed by donors to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) convey both an honor and funds to recipients’ research and other endeavors. On October 12, at the Fluno …
November 2, 2022
The Department of Pediatrics Story Slam shares stories about second chances
The inaugural Department of Pediatrics Story Slam: Second Chances took place on Tuesday, October 18 at Mystery to Me Bookstore. Audience members, surrounded by lime-green walls and thousands of books, found their seats to listen. …
October 25, 2022
Dipesh Navsaria offers talk on the importance of diversity in children’s books
In partnership with the 2022 Wisconsin Science Festival, Badger Talks presented a live talk by Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, and clinical associate professor in the …
October 18, 2022
Director of QI scholarship, Kristin Shadman, facilitates learning and applying QI concepts and methods, from research to clinical practice
When Kristin Shadman, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, was selected as the Department of Pediatrics’ first director of quality improvement (QI) scholarship, she brought years of interest and experience in the field. Before …
October 7, 2022
Ryan Coller and research team develop innovative tools to support families caring for children with medical complexity
Children with progressive illness and severe genetic or other chronic conditions are referred to as children with medical complexity (CMC). Many have cognitive and physical impairments and must use one or more medical devices that …
October 7, 2022Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 2022
University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and COVID-19, to name …
October 6, 2022
Krisjon Olson appointed BIRCWH Scholar
Krisjon Olson, PhD, was recently appointed to the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Scholars Program. This program, funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) …
October 6, 2022UW–Madison Diversity Forum will feature experts from the Department of Pediatrics
The 2022 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, an all-campus and community opportunity to discuss, share, and learn about contemporary issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, is slated for November 14–15. It will feature presentations, discussions, and …
October 6, 2022
Welcome dinner for department BIPOC members encourages new connections
The Department of Pediatrics sponsored a welcome dinner for residents, fellows, faculty, and staff who identify as BIPOC on September 27 at the home of Katyn Furuya, MD, professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. …
October 6, 2022
Michelle Kelly named deputy editor of new AAP open access journal
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will launch its new journal, Pediatrics Open Science, in early 2023, under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief John Patrick Co, MD, MPH, associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, …
October 6, 2022
Seminars in Pediatrics delivers a day of ‘growth and development’
The Department of Pediatrics annual Seminars in Pediatrics took place on September 9 with both an in-person option for attendees who could be present at the UW–Madison Memorial Union and an asynchronous remote option. The …
October 5, 2022
Researchers will study effect of social media on adolescent health and development
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin plan to study how technology and digital media (TDM) influence health behaviors and well-being in adolescents, with an emphasis on both positive and negative impacts of social media. Funded …
September 30, 2022
Megan Moreno will serve as co-medical director of new national center for social media and youth mental health
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has launched a new organization focused on children and their engagement with the digital landscape called the Center of Excellence: Creating a Healthy Digital Ecosystem for Children and Youth. …
September 30, 2022
Laura Houser highlights youth suicide prevention strategies on local news media for Suicide Prevention Week
During Suicide Prevention Week, September 4–10, Laura Houser, MD, professor, Divisions of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Global Health and director of advocacy for the Department of Pediatrics, appeared on many local news shows …
September 26, 2022
Mei Baker and Roberto Mendez awarded CDC grant for newborn screening
Congratulations to Mei Baker, MD, FACMG, Wynne Mateffy Professor and director of the Wisconsin Newborn Screening Laboratory, and Roberto Mendez, PhD, assistant professor and assistant director of the Wisconsin Newborn Screening Laboratory, who were awarded …
September 26, 2022
Health and Environmental Sciences Institute awards grant to Amy Erbe-Gurel
Congratulations to Principal Investigator Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, Department of Human Oncology and senior scientist in the Sondel Lab, and mentor Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, who were recently awarded a …
September 26, 2022
Paul Sondel and team awarded Cancer Research Institute grant
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, principal investigator and professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, co-principal investigator, Department of Human Oncology, and senior scientist in the Sondel Lab, were recently awarded a …
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