Beyond its mission to advance children’s health through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of trainees, and performance of world-class research, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics includes “vigorous advocacy” as essential to its purpose. …
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Anita Laxova, research program manager of groundbreaking cystic fibrosis randomized clinical trials, retires
After more than 30 years with the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics, Anita Laxova, emerita research program manager, has retired, stepping away from the demanding world of research laboratories and randomized clinical trials (RCT). …
Department of Pediatrics welcomes Hara Levy as chief of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics enthusiastically welcomes new faculty member Hara Levy, MD, MMSc. Levy joined the faculty in May 2022 as a professor of pediatrics. She also takes on the roles of …
Mala Mathur’s vision, progress as Director of Professional Development
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics’ strategic plan, first developed in mid-2018, took shape under the faculty and staff’s priorities, one of which was to create a culture in which people and ideas could …
Department of Pediatrics educator extraordinaire Katie Kelley to retire after 32 years of teaching and clinical service
Sometimes the path to one’s life’s work presents itself clearly, without argument or ambiguity, and all one need do is step onto it. With her Harvard undergraduate degree in psychology years behind her, and her …
‘North Star’ Carol Diamond leaves a legacy after 37 years as a pediatric oncologist, hematologist
This summer will usher in substantial transition for the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics as the Medical Director of both the Pediatric Comprehensive Bleeding Center and the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, the Director …
Allen family gift establishes new ‘Inspiring Children’ lectureship
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is pleased to announce the establishment of a new annual lectureship, “The Allen Family Foundation Inspiring Children Lectureship.” Each July, this lectureship will welcome new trainees into the …
LMFAO research lab focuses on amplifying positive social media activities for marginalized adolescents
Less than one year ago, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics welcomed a new faculty member with an innovative focus on adolescent health. Ellen M. Selkie, MD, MPH, assistant professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent …
Advances in preterm viability: Claudette Adegboro to present the Iams-Tuffli Lecture
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Claudette Adegboro, MD, is on a mission: to increase survivability among extremely preterm infants through proactive care, effective education, and ongoing research. Adegboro is a neonatologist, …
Christine Sorenson honored with 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
The Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery’s large staff of attending physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, fellows and other staff members includes a small group of research scientists. They don’t see patients as their MD/PhD colleagues …