The University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research hosted a Fearless Science Forum about the importance of vaccinations. A panel included infectious disease experts from across the university including Jorge Osorio, DVM, MS, PhD, professor …
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Cristina Delgadillo shares safety tips for Halloween
While Halloween brings costumes and candy, it can also be a time for extra safety precautions. According to experts, children and parents should be vigilant about cars when trick-or-treating. Cristina Delgadillo, MD, associate professor, Division …
When it comes to social media use, Megan Moreno encourages open communication between parents and children
It can be challenging for parents to keep up with what their children are doing online. However, there are ways that parents can help prepare their children for what will come across their social media …
Shapiro student Katherine Dolan receives best presentation award at Midwest Pediatric Cardiology Society Annual Meeting
During the recent 2025 Midwest Pediatric Cardiology Society Annual Meeting, held in Omaha, Nebraska, September 18–19, Katherine Dolan, a second-year student at UW School of Medicine and Public Health, received the Best Medical Student Presentation Award. …
Kids Beating Cancer supports Evan Dray’s project studying novel neuroblastoma treatment
Evan Dray is a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and member of the Capitini Research Group. He received a three-month, $10,000 award from Kids …
Sima Ramratnam awarded K08 award to study preschool-onset asthma
Sima Ramratnam, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, was awarded a five-year grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in the amount of $881,055. This K08 Career Development …
Michelle Kelly appointed as physician informaticist for acute care pediatrics
Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, will serve as physician informaticist for acute care pediatrics at UW Health Kids. This role is instrumental in integrating clinical services and health care technologies …
DeMarco Bowen selected for STRIDE 1.0 Pathway Program
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) selected DeMarco Bowen, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Divisions of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care and Global Pediatrics, as a STRIDE 1.0 Pathway Program Scholar. The Stride 1.0 …
Janet Legare serves as guest expert on DNA Today podcast about achondroplasia
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 …
New Faculty Focus: Paul Skelton
Q&A with Paul Skelton, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine