Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, has been chosen for the 2021 Mentorship Award from the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine’s (AACPDM). The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership mentoring trainees …
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Jasmine Zapata named chief medical officer, state epidemiologist
Congratulations to Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, on being named chief medical officer and state epidemiologist for community health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In this position, Zapata will …
Allison Redpath Mahon named delegate to Council of Pediatric Subspecialities
Congratulations to Allison Redpath Mahon, MD, associate professor, Nephrology, on being named the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology’s (ASPN) delegate to the Council of Pediatric Subspecialities. The council advances child health through communication and collaboration within its …
Pelin Cengiz, MD, receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
There are more than 10,000 academic staff on the UW–Madison campus. Each year, the university honors a select group of them for their achievements and dedication to excellence. Pelin Cengiz, MD, associate professor, Critical Care, is …
Dr. Bernadette Gillick awarded AACPDM research grant
Principal Investigator Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, associate professor, Developmental Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, was awarded the 2020 American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Research Grant for her project, titled “Teleneuromodulation in Children …
Claudette Adegboro, MD, named Centennial Scholar
Claudette Adegboro, MD, assistant professor, Neonatology & Newborn Nursery, has been selected as a 2021 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health (SMPH) Centennial Scholar. The goal of the Centennial Scholars Program is …
Physician-Scientist Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, Elected to Renowned Pediatric Research Society
When the Zika virus epidemic swept through South America in 2015, Emma Mohr, MD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases) was a pediatric infectious diseases fellow. “That’s when I became interested in congenital virus infection research,” …
Elizabeth Mann, MD, Nominated for Health Literacy Hero Award
Congratulations to Elizabeth Mann, MD (Assistant Professor, Division of Diabetes & Endocrinology), on being nominated for the Health Literacy Hero Award, which was part of UW Health’s observation of Health Literacy Month in October. The award recognizes …
Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, Named to Governor’s Health Equity Council
Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery) has been appointed to the Governor’s Health Equity Council, which has been charged with creating a comprehensive plan to reduce and eliminate health disparities throughout …
‘Superhero of Medicine’ Jasmine Zapata Fights Racism and Bias
Congratulations to Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor, Neonatology & Newborn Nursery), who received the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation’s annual “Superhero of Medicine” award for her work to reduce disparities and help inspire a more diverse health …