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 the interviews and articles published in January 2026 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
January 6: Health Workers Praise Plan to Ease Respiratory Therapist Licensing
Interview: Nathan Lepp, MD, MPH, professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: The Cap Times
January 6: Flu Vaccines Still Effective Despite New Strain, UW–Madison Doctor Says
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: WPR. Also covered in Spectrum News 1
January 7: Wisconsin Health Groups, Politicians Weigh In on Changes to CDC’s Childhood Vaccine Advice
Interview: Jim Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Global Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 11 News. Also covered in WLUK-TV, WSAW-TV, WTAQ, WMTV 15 News, WKOW, WQOW-TV, Spectrum News 1
January 12: Radio Clip from Doctor Radio
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Doctor Radio
January 13: Henry Vilas Zoo Announces Orangutan Vaccination
Interview: Joseph McBride, MD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in WKOW, Channel 3000
January 20: Meriter NICU Training Levels Up with VR to Save the Tiniest Lives
Interview: Ryan McAdams, MD, professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: Spectrum News 1
January 22: Viral YouTube Video Prompts Oshkosh School District Cyberbullying Investigation
Interview:Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26
January 28: Community Connection and Clown Bikes: Work with PBS Wisconsin Education Comes in All Forms
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: PBS Wisconsin