The Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Consortium brings together members of Wisconsin’s five cystic fibrosis (CF) care centers to collaborate, share knowledge, and advance care for individuals living with CF. At its May 2026 meeting, the consortium …
Honors & Awards
Carissa Ostrom receives Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award
Carissa Ostrom, a unit coordinator in the American Family Children’s Hospital NICU, received the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (CNOC). The award recognizes individuals or groups who have …
Emma Mohr named Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Advancement to Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS) honors individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and made significant, sustained contributions to the field of pediatric infectious diseases. Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, associate professor, …
Nick Von Bergen, Atrility Medical win HRX 2026 Pitch Competition
Nick Von Bergen, MD, professor, Division of Cardiology, led the medical device startup, Atrility Medical, to a first-place win at the Heart Rhythm Society’s HRX Live 2026 Pitch Competition last month in Atlanta. Von Bergen …
Katherine Lemon recognized in the Best Pediatrician category of the Madison.com People’s Choice awards
Madison.com announced its 2026 People’s Choice award winners in early September. Katherine Lemon, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, was named a “favorite” in the Best Pediatrician category. The People’s Choice …
Heather Bartlett featured in Women in Medicine Month video
In celebration of the 2026 American Medical Association Women in Medicine Month, the Department of Medicine asked three of its female faculty members to share stories of peers who led change through collaboration. Heather Bartlett, …
Amanda Palm receives 2026 APP Excellence Award from UW Health
Health institutions around the country celebrated advanced practice providers (APPs) during National APP Week, September 21–25. At UW Health, more than 1,200 APPs work as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified anesthesiologist …
Ellen Selkie receives Richard B. Heyman Award
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Adolescents and Young Adults (CoAYA) selected Ellen Seklie, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, as its 2026 recipient of the Richard B. …
Department members join AHEAD cohort for postdoctoral scholars
The AHEAD Pathway Program at the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is designed for UW–Madison postdoctoral scholars conducting research related to improving health and well‑being for all. The program offers a robust …
Marissa McChesney selected to attend national career development conference
Marissa McChesney, MD, PGY-5 fellow, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, was accepted to attend the v-SYMPHONY CRESCENDO conference in Orlando, Florida, October 21–23. The overall mission of v-SYMPHONY is to enhance knowledge, …