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, …
Pathbreaking cystic fibrosis research initiated in Wisconsin 40 years ago changed the course of diagnosis and treatment of children around the world
This article is part one of a two-part series on cystic fibrosis research and care at the University of Wisconsin. Part two features the UW Health Cystic Fibrosis Center and how it continues to grow …
Scott Hagen, after a long career in pediatric critical care and bioethics, will retire in September
It’s common for middle school students to begin to consider their possible professions, to try on ideas of veterinarian, race car driver, ballet dancer, astronaut, singer, or doctor. When Scott Hagen, MD, professor in the …
New fellows join the Department of Pediatrics
This summer, the Department of Pediatrics welcomed 14 new fellows across nine fellowship programs. Our programs provide outstanding training to our fellows and prepare them to excel as sub-specialty clinicians, researchers, and leaders in academic …
New study from Klein Research Group shows scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome in bats
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals’ skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: July 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 …
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 …
Single Cell Analysis Provides Insights into Human Allograft Rejection
Speaker: David Hildeman, PhD, professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cris 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 …
Paul 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, …