Pediatrics faculty share expertise: July 2025

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 July 2025 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.

July 7: Expanded Genetic Testing for Babies Across Wisconsin Could Help Identify Rare Conditions
Interview: April Hall, PhD, MS, CGC, assistant professor, associate director of research for the UW Genetic Counselor Studies Program, Division of Genetics and Metabolism | Source: WPR. Also covered in WEAU, Fox 25, and KTTC News Today
July 9: Measles Reported in Wisconsin’s Neighboring States as Outbreak Surpasses 2019 Levels
Interview: James Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatrics | Source: WPR
July 9: Nearly Half of Teen Vapers Have Recently Tried to Quit
Featured: Brian Williams, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care | Source: Med Page Today
July 10: Raising Money for Cancer Research
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, division chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy | Source: Local 5 News
July 14: Opinion | I Can Forgive a Student’s Inapt AI Use, but the Government?
Authored: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Cap Times
July 14: Wisconsin Vape Distributor Sues State Over New Fines for Unauthorized Products
Interview: Brian Williams, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care | Source: 2 Firsts
July 16: Later Start to the School Day Could Be Coming to Green Bay Schools
Interview: Casey Freymiller, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WBay
July 29: First West Nile Virus Case in Wisconsin
Interview: James Conway, MD, professor, fellowship director, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatrics | Source: Channel 3000. Also covered in Fox 47 News
July 31: Wildfire Smoke Raises Air Quality Index in Northern Illinois
Interview: Vivek Balasubramaniam, MD, professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine | Source: WIFR
July 31: Swimming, Golfing through Unhealthy Smoky Air in Madison
Interview: Mark Moss, MD, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: Channel 3000