UW School of Medicine and Public Health student Jessica Kain received the 2023 Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists (HONORS) Award from the American Society of Hematology (ASH). Kain is a researcher …
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James Gern and Christine Seroogy receive grant to study microbiome and respiratory health
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) awarded James Gern, MD, professor, vice chair of research, and chief, and Christine Seroogy, MD, professor, both from the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, a five-year grant expected to total $7 …
Pediatric Neuromodulation Lab members receive prestigious scholarships from Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarships. Two of the 21 recipients are members of the Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory, led by Bernadette Gillick, PhD, …
Christian Capitini will lead Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant as newly named chief
The new academic year will bring a change in leadership for the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant when Christian Capitini, MD, associate professor, assumes the role of division chief on July 1. …
Division of Genetics and Metabolism will welcome new interim chief
On July 1, Maria Stanley, MD, professor and chief, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, will expand her current leadership roles and become interim chief of the Division of Genetics and Metabolism. In this …
Pediatric pulmonology fellows present posters at American Thoracic Society Conference
The University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship was well-represented at the recent American Thoracic Society Conference, held May 19–24 in Washington, DC. All three of the program’s fellows presented a poster at the conference. Third-year …
Bikash Pattnaik part of cross-campus research group that will develop gene editing therapy to treat blindness
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from UW–Madison recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop and test a nonviral gene editing drug therapy to treat two hereditary eye diseases. Bikash Pattnaik, …
Celebrating the Residency Class of 2023
Amid the clank of glasses and the roar of conversation and congratulations, the Department of Pediatrics’ residency program leaders, residents, friends, and families gathered for the Residency Class of 2023 Graduation Celebration on June 9 …
New Faculty Focus: Douglas Olk
Q&A with Douglas G. Olk, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Clintonville, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I earned my undergraduate degree at Carrol College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I attended medical school …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2023
University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, and vaccinations, to name a …