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 Hometown: Vincennes, Indiana Educational/professional background: My undergraduate degree is from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. …
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 …
July 17, 2026
Katryn Furuya featured on NASPGHAN website during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) featured Katryn Furuya, MD, professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, on …
July 17, 2026
Sharon Bartosh delivers James C. Overall Lecture at Vanderbilt University
The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center selected Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief in the Division of Nephrology and interim chief in the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, as its 2026 James …
July 17, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes: Q&A with Brigid Gregg
On July 1, 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 Endocrinology and Diabetes. Brigid Gregg, …
July 9, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: June 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 …
July 8, 2026
Meet the residency class of 2029
This summer, 17 interns joined the Pediatrics Residency Program. Each resident brings a unique background, diverse interests, and a passion for child health. Meet the class of 2029, and get to know them beyond the …
July 7, 2026
Keeping patients safe: Nina Menda and Michael Wilhelm lead quality and safety efforts within UW Health Kids
Every standard solution or medication delivered through a line, every alarm sounding in the night, every hand that touches a patient — in a pediatric hospital, the margin for error is vanishingly small. Two Department …
July 7, 2026
A molecular ‘override’ for inherited blindness: Bikash Pattnaik’s research group publishes recent paper
For children born with a rare form of inherited blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis type 16 (LCA16), the genetic culprit can be a single miswritten instruction in their DNA — a so-called “nonsense mutation” that …
July 3, 2026
New Associate Professor Workshop supports newly promoted faculty
Intended for faculty members who have been promoted to associate professor in the last two years, a New Associate Professor Workshop will be offered on September 10 to support faculty members in navigating the next …
July 3, 2026
Meet our new chief residents: Allison Emmet and Jalal-Ud-Din Khan
Each year on July 1, the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program welcomes a new class of interns to join the PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents. The new academic year also welcomes new resident leaders who …
June 30, 2026
Ann Allen receives award to pursue QI project on improving discharge planning and care transitions for substance-exposed infants and their mothers
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Perinatal Health and Substance Use Virtual Learning Collaborative awarded $12,000 in funding to Ann Allen, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care. The grant will fund a …
June 24, 2026
Zoe DeZeeuw and Madeline Kotz to serve on APP’s Section on Pediatric Trainees
Medical students Zoe DeZeeuw and Madeline Kotz will represent University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health students nationally at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)’s Section on Pediatric Trainees. They will engage in child health advocacy, policy, …
June 23, 2026
Cathy Lee-Miller offers address at SMPH graduation
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) 2026 graduating class selected Cathy Lee-Miller, MD, associate professor and interim chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, as its faculty speaker. Lee-Miller, who also …
June 23, 2026
Kim Keppler-Noreuil author on a Wiley top cited article
Kim Keppler-Noreuil, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, is an author on a paper that was named among the 10 most-cited papers published by American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A in 2024. “LUMBAR syndrome–OEIS complex overlap: …
June 23, 2026
M. Stephen Meyn earns Certificate in Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases
M. Stephen Meyn, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, recently became one of the first clinical geneticists to pass the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes’ examination for its new Certificate in Rare and …
June 19, 2026
Laura Birkeland receives Dean’s Teaching Award
Laura Birkeland, MS, CGC, assistant professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, and program director, master of genetic counselor studies, has been selected for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s (SMPH) Dean’s …
June 19, 2026
In Business Magazine recognizes Jasmine Zapata in its 2026 list of 40 under 40
Last month, community members, professional colleagues, and supporters gathered at the Monona Terrace to toast 40 emerging leaders from Wisconsin’s Capital Region — In Business magazine’s latest 40 Under 40 class. Among the honorees was Jasmine …
June 19, 2026
PATH Clinic receives Brave Space Award from GSAFE
In the photo: UW Health PATH Clinic providers and staff. The UW Health Pediatric and Adolescent Transgender Health (PATH) Clinic has provided compassionate, affirming, and evidence-based care for transgender and gender-diverse children, adolescents, and young adults …
June 19, 2026
Department celebrates resident class of 2026 with two graduation events
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics celebrated its graduating residents in early June with two events for graduates, their friends and families, and faculty and staff. View a photo album of images from both …
June 10, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 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 …
June 10, 2026
Global Health Experience: Building bridges for child protection in Mexico
By Norell Rosado, MD In April 2026, I had the privilege of traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, as an invited speaker at the National Confederation of Pediatricians of Mexico (CONAPEME) conference. Through COLAVI (Colaboración …
June 10, 2026
‘Thank you!’ to our outgoing chief residents
This month, the Department of Pediatrics hosted events to celebrate its graduating residents: Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards on June 4, and the formal Residency Graduation Ceremony on June 6 at the Monona …
June 10, 2026
Two department members among the 2026 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards recipients
Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills in clinical practice, education, and leadership, as well as a …
June 9, 2026
UW Health celebrates graduates of its 2025–2026 Physician Leadership Development Program
UW Health celebrated the graduation of 26 physician leaders from the UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program on May 14, 2026. The program is a system-wide well-being initiative designed to equip physicians with critical leadership …
June 9, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Emily Backes
Q&A with Emily Backes, MD, MA, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology
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