The National Science Foundation awarded Atrility Medical, Inc., a grant in the amount of $275,000 for the project, “Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I: Development of Automated Post Operative Rhythm Identification Through Computerized Evaluation of …
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Hara Levy receives grant from Rosenau Family Research Foundation to study a personalized medicine approach to lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients
Hara Levy, MD, MMSc, professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, was recently awarded a three-year, $375,000 grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation for the project “Enriching CF Newborn Screening Outcomes through a Precision …
Molly Mulcahy receives Wisconsin Partnership Program grant to study the impact of preconception weight loss strategies
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) recently granted 14 awards through its 20th Anniversary Postdoctoral Grant Program. These awards will allow postdocs to pursue a research or education project or a professional development opportunity with a focus …
2024 Shapiro Summer Research Program student Kayla Sifre wins Excellence in Student Research
Second-year medical student Kayla Sifre won the Excellence in Student Research award at the School of Medicine and Public Health’s 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum in November. Forty students were selected through a competitive …
Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program offers its group support and guidance
The Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program (MESP) provides those interested and involved in medical education scholarship a structure in which they can engage with others, find comradery and support, and benefit from guidance from mentors in the field.
Brittany Loughman awarded Executive Education Grant
Brittany Loughman, the department’s residency program manager, is one of five of this year’s Executive Education Grant recipients. Sponsored by the Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Academic Staff Assembly in …
Ryan Coller accepted into American Pediatric Society
Ryan Coller, MD, MPH, associate professor and chief, Division of Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been accepted into the American Pediatric Society (APS). Established in 1888, the APS is North America’s foremost …
Brian Williams and Eileen Cowan elected to the Society for Pediatric Research
The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) encourages and supports pediatric research endeavors by creating a multidisciplinary network of diverse researchers to improve child health. Collaboration among SPR members creates meaningful progress for the future of …
Division of Global Pediatrics hosts the 15th annual conference of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Global Pediatrics hosted the 2024 conference for members of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators over September 19 and 20 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. About …
Pediatric oncologist Christian Capitini appointed to serve as acting director of Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, has been appointed to serve as the acting director of the Carbone Cancer Center. Capitini, who joined the Department of Pediatrics …