University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty, trainees, and staff will be heading to the Aloha State for the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting April 24–28. These department members will be presenting and contributing …
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Fun facts from our faculty: Sound smarter at parties with these fascinating tidbits
Looking to master the dreaded art of first impressions and small talk? When new faculty members join the Department of Pediatrics we ask them to share their most interesting tidbits to help you sound smarter …
Prestigious Gerard B. Odell Research Award and Ellen R. Wald Research Awards will be presented during Pediatrics Research Week in May
The Department of Pediatrics will present its important annual research awards, the Gerard B. Odell Research Award and two Ellen R. Wald Research Awards during Pediatrics Research Week, which will be held May 12–15, 2025.
Therese Woodring wins travel grant to attend Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium Education Day
Therese (Tess) Woodring, MD, PGY 5, and fellow in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, received a travel award to attend Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC) Education Day in St. Petersburg, Florida, …
Ann Allen wins BEE Award from St. Mary’s Hospital
Ann Allen, MD, associate professor, fellowship director, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been selected to receive the BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award for demonstrating great teamwork and communication skills, compassion, collaboration, professionalism, exemplary …
Ryan Coller inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society
Ryan Coller, MD, MPH, associate professor and chief, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, was nominated and accepted to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society, which recognizes individuals for their excellence in …
David Allen wins prestigious Judson J. Van Wyk Prize
David Allen, MD, professor, chief, and fellowship director, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, is the 2025 Judson J. Van Wyk Prize winner. Allen is the 20th recipient of this prestigious award presented by the Pediatric …
Sharon Bartosh appointed council member for International Pediatric Nephrology Association
The International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) is a global non-profit organization that leads efforts to enhance the care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education, training, and research. Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief …
Christian Capitini awarded three-year Robert Connor Dawes Foundation Fellowship
The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation awarded Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and acting director at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, the Robert Connor Dawes Award, …
National Health Workforce Well-Being Day is March 18
March 18 marks the 2nd annual National Health Workforce Well-Being Day. Established in 2024 by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the day aims to recognize the intrinsic importance of protecting health workers’ well-being and the …