Tony Garcia-Prats, MD, MSc, PhD, associate professor, Divisions of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Global Pediatrics, was recently named a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor. This award is among the most prestigious granted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is awarded to recognize distinguished scholarship as well as outstanding efforts in teaching and service. As part of the award, Garcia-Prats received $75,000 in flexible funds that may be used for books, research travel, supplies, or similar expenses incurred in pursuit of scholarly activity. Faculty members receiving this five-year professorship keep the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship title for the duration of their careers. Garcia-Prats’ professorship began on July 1, 2024.