Achondroplasia is the most common form of short stature skeletal dysplasia. It is caused by an overactive FGFR3 gene that sends a message to the growth plate through cell signaling to slow down growth. Eighty …
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New Faculty Focus: Paul Skelton
Q&A with Paul Skelton, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
New Faculty Focus: Nikki Kamps
Q&A with Nikki Kamps, MD, assistant professor, Division of Critical Care
New Faculty Focus: Samantha Schwartz
Q&A with Samantha Schwartz, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology
Ryan Coller receives a 2025 ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) announced the recipients of its 2025 UW ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award on September 10 at its ICTR Research Day. Ryan Coller, MD, MPH (left), …
NIH awards Robert Steiner grant for CLN1 Batten disease treatment research
Robert Steiner, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, will be on a subaward to Circumvent Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated for a project titled, “Development of N-tert-(butyl)hydroxylamine (NtBuHA) as a therapeutic agent for treating CLN1 Batten Disease,” …
Christian Capitini and Rebecca Richards discuss immunotherapy advancements at Cap Times Idea Fest
During the recent Cap Times Ideas Fest, experts from the Department of Pediatrics were part of a panel discussion that focused on how labs and clinical trials at the University of Wisconsin are using patients’ …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 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 …
Dipesh Navsaria discusses the benefits of reading for children and their families
Reading to children has important benefits that begin the moment they are born. Reading not only helps children learn words but creates an opportunity for family connection. Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division …
Megan Yanny advises parents on the warning signs of anxiety at the start of the new school year
Preparing for a new school year can be both an exciting and nerve-racking time for students of all ages. While experiencing a range of emotions is common, it is important for the trusted adults in …