Jamie Limjoco, MD, Kathleen Maginot, MD, and David Wargowski, MD, were among 10 UW Health physicians who received Physician Excellence Awards at a May 5, 2015, ceremony at the Health Sciences Learning Center. The awards …
New PICU Protocol Reduces Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
American Family Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has instituted a protocol that has reduced central line associated blood stream infections (CLA-BSIs) — and likely decreased the time very sick patients spend in the …
Pediatric Cardiology Team Wins National Lipid Association Award for Best Abstract
An abstract by resident Hilary Stempel, MD, nurse practitioners Ann Dodge, MS, RN, CPNP, and Erin Marriott, MS, RN, CPNP, and pediatric cardiologist Amy Peterson, MD, received the The Foundation of the National Lipid Association …
Celebrating Norman Fost, MD, MPH
On December 4, 2014, the Department of Pediatrics celebrated the accomplishments of Norman Fost, MD, MPH, a professor emeritus and bioethics pioneer who is retiring after 40 years of service. ‘Monumental Contributions’ The day began …
Pelin Cengiz, MD, Discusses Her ICTR KL2 Award in Quarterly
Peliz Cengiz, MD, was one of several UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) KL2 scholars profiled in the current issue of Quarterly, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s alumni magazine. Dr. …
Grant Syverson, MD, To Serve on Executive Committee of AAP’s Section on Rheumatology
Grant Syverson, MD, was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Section on Rheumatology. He will serve a three-year term that begins on November 1, 2015, and continues through …
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, Receives Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship
Congratulations to Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, for being selected to receive the 2014 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship. The award recognizes Dr. Sondel for his longstanding involvement in student research programs—including …
Robert Lemanske, MD, Appointed to Wisconsin Partnership Program Oversight and Advisory Committee
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents appointed Robert Lemanske, MD, to the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) on April 10, 2015. Dr. Lemanske will begin his four-year term in May. …
Cengiz Lab Researcher a Winner of UW-Madison Cool Science Image Contest
A micrograph of cultured mouse neurons created by Eshwar Udho, a postdoctoral fellow in the Waisman Center lab of Pelin Cengiz, MD, was one of 12 winning entries in the 2015 UW-Madison Cool Science Image …
Drs. Cox, Kelly to Speak at Society for Hospital Medicine Webinar on Family-Centered Rounds on April 22
Elizabeth Cox, MD, PhD, and Michelle Kelly, MD, will be speaking about family-centered rounds at a Society of Hospital Medicine webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30-11:30 AM CDT. The webinar will review the development, …