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 May 2026 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
May 1: ‘An enormous privilege and opportunity’: UW Carbone Cancer Center’s new director talks goals for statewide cancer care
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director, UW Carbone Cancer Center | Source: WMTV 15 News. Also covered in AZ Family
May 1: Tick bite ER visits hit highest weekly rate since 2017
Interview: Gregory (Greg) DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: Channel 3000. Also covered in CBS 58 News, WISN News, Fox 6 News, and WIFR News.
May 7: Opinion | RFK Jr. ushers in age of contagion
Interview: James (Jim) Conway, MD, professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Global Pediatrics | Source: The Cap Times
May 7: Fairfax County parents push for less screen time in classrooms
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, chief (academic), and vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: ABC 7 News
May 11: Big Ten honors Wisconsin physician with prestigious award
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Channel 3000. Also covered in WKBT News 8000.
May 13: Hantavirus: What Madison experts want you to know
Interview: Gregory (Greg) DeMuri, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases | Source: The Cap Times
May 14: For U.S. medical researchers, shrinking labs and bare budgets are the new reality
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director, UW Carbone Cancer Center | Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 18: Christian Capitini onboards as director of the Carbone Cancer Center
Interview: Christian Capitini, MD, professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and director, UW Carbone Cancer Center | Source: Channel 3000. Also covered in Beckers Oncology.
May 22: Ask the Pediatrician: Toxoplasmosis: Protecting yourself and your baby during pregnancy
Interview: Megan Yanny, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Arca Max