As we come to the last day of Pediatrics Research Week, I want to take a moment to recognize the individuals who are directly involved in generating new knowledge to improve the health of children: our …
Behind the Scenes at Research Week: a Q&A with Dr. Katryn Furuya
Katryn Furuya, MD (Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition) is delivering the distinguished Gerard B. Odell Lecture and Grand Rounds Presentation during Pediatrics Research Week (May 26-29, 2020). We sat down with Dr. Furuya …
Behind the Scenes at Research Week: a Q&A with Dr. Kristin Shadman
Kristin Shadman, MD (Associate Professor (CHS), Director of Continuing Professional Development, Division of Hospital Medicine) is one of four faculty members delivering the Opening Lecture at Pediatrics Research Week. We sat down with Dr. Shadman …
Pediatrics Research Week 2020 Abstract Book Now Available
The Pediatrics Research Week 2020 Abstract Book is now available. University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty, staff, fellows and residents submitted over 50 research abstracts for the virtual conference, which is taking place May 26-29, 2020. …
5/20/20 COVID-19 Updates
Gray Areas of Diabetes Management at School
Thank you to all the school nurses and health care professionals who came together to discuss the challenging and confusing aspects of diabetes care at school! Check out some highlights from the discussion and expert …
Dr. Huttenlocher Receives WARF Named Professorship
Anna Huttenlocher, MD (Professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology) was selected for the prestigious WARF Named Professorship award and has chosen the name “Anna Ruth Brummett Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Microbiology and Immunology” for …
University of Wisconsin, UChicago and NIH-led study sheds light on childhood asthma gene
A study published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal sheds light on the most common genetic region associated with childhood-onset asthma in African Americans. “While people of African ancestry tend to have more asthma and more …
Department of Pediatrics Faculty Receive Messages of Appreciation for National Doctors’ Day
In Celebration of National Doctor’s Day, UW Health offered an opportunity for people to submit notes of gratitude to their physician. Over seventy notes were received from families and patients who are served by Department …
What We Published in April 2020
1. Ascierto PA, Fox B, Urba W, Anderson AC, Atkins MB, Borden EC, Brahmer J, Butterfield LH, Cesano A, Chen D, de Gruijl T, Dillman RO, Drake CG, Emens LA, Gajewski TF, Gulley JL, Stephen …