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 …
Neonatology & Newborn Nursery
New Faculty Focus: Jingshing Wu
Q&A with Jingshing Wu, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I received my BA from Harvard University, MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of …
UW Department of Pediatrics hosts MSPR 2024 meeting in Madison
The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) held its 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, September 18–20. Each year, the conference highlights innovative scientific discoveries and provides a space for collaboration and career development. …
Julie Kessel and Elizabeth Goetz receive grant to develop statewide congenital cytomegalovirus task force
The state of Wisconsin awarded a grant totaling $40,000 to Julie Kessel, MD, associate professor, and Elizabeth Goetz, MD, MPH, professor, both from the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery. The funds will be used to …
By ground or air, UW Health Med Flight moves pediatric patients when minutes matter
In the photo, left to right, are Drs. Allie Hurst, Tom Brazelton, and Nathan Lepp. The end of August saw the dedication of the emergency ambulance bay at American Family Children’s Hospital for the …
New Faculty Focus: Marisa Brant
Q&A with Marisa Brant, MD, visiting associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery Hometown: Evanston, Illinois Educational/professional background: I earned my BA in Spanish and anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis and subsequently …
American Family Children’s Hospital NICU celebrates a decade of operation
This year (on May 13, actually) the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) marks its 10th year of operation. A world-class Level IV NICU, it is one of only two such …
Grant from Gerber Foundation will support Paige Condit’s patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) research
Paige Condit, MD, a PGY 4 fellow in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Fellowship, has been awarded a Gerber Foundation Research Grant for her project, “Development of a Novel Kidney-focused Approach to Treatment of a PDA …
Nathan Lepp is the new medical director for Med Flight Neonatal Critical Care Transport
Nathan Lepp, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, was selected to be the medical director for UW Health Med Flight Neonatal Critical Care Transport starting May 1. He has worked closely …
Three department members receive UW Health Safety Leadership Awards
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 11–15, the UW Health Patient Safety leadership team honored providers who show exemplary leadership and go above and beyond to improve patient safety in their work areas. Three Department …