Jami Simpson selected for Excellence in Fellowship Program Administration Award
Jami Simpson, graduate medical education (GME) program manager with the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship, was recently selected for an Excellence in Fellowship Program Administration Award from the Association for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program …
January 21, 2025
Jonathon Wong wins international GI award
Jonathon Wong, DO, assistant professor, Divisions of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, and of Global Pediatrics, was a recipient of the “First World Congress Therapeutic Endoscopy Video Award” at the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition …
January 21, 2025
Courtney Gaberino wins first place at 20th Annual Respiratory Disease Young Investigators’ Forum
Courtney Gaberino, MD, clinical instructor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology and a member of the Jackson Research Group, recently attended the 20th Annual Respiratory Disease Young Investigators’ Forum in Denver, Colorado, where she received first place for …
January 21, 2025
Nicholas Von Bergen named collaborator on National Science Foundation-funded project studying post-operative rhythm diagnosis
The National Science Foundation awarded Atrility Medical, Inc., a grant in the amount of $275,000 for the project, “Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I: Development of Automated Post Operative Rhythm Identification Through Computerized Evaluation of …
January 14, 2025
Hara Levy receives grant from Rosenau Family Research Foundation to study a personalized medicine approach to lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients
Hara Levy, MD, MMSc, professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, was recently awarded a three-year, $375,000 grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation for the project “Enriching CF Newborn Screening Outcomes through a Precision …
January 14, 2025
Paul Sondel and team awarded Band of Parents grant
Principal investigator Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor and research director, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and co-investigator Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, research assistant professor, received a two-year, $125,000 award from Band of Parents for their …
January 14, 2025
New Faculty Focus: Hannah Wakefield
Q&A with Hannah Wakefield, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon Educational/professional background: I graduated with a BA from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and then …
January 10, 2025
New Faculty Focus: Sharwin Khot
Q&A with Sharwin C. Khot, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio Educational/professional background: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in …
January 10, 2025
Global Health Experience: Heartbeats under siege
A first-person account by Syed (Asif) Masood, MD, MSc. Practicing medicine in a conflict zone presents unique challenges shaped by the harsh realities of both the medical and socio-political environment.
January 8, 2025
Molly Mulcahy receives Wisconsin Partnership Program grant to study the impact of preconception weight loss strategies
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) recently granted 14 awards through its 20th Anniversary Postdoctoral Grant Program. These awards will allow postdocs to pursue a research or education project or a professional development opportunity with a focus …
January 8, 20252024 Shapiro Summer Research Program student Kayla Sifre wins Excellence in Student Research
Second-year medical student Kayla Sifre won the Excellence in Student Research award at the School of Medicine and Public Health’s 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum in November. Forty students were selected through a competitive …
January 8, 2025
From genetic anomalies to effects of cancer, the Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic addresses rare and diverse conditions
Several rare and serious bone conditions only become evident as affected children become toddlers. As they stand and make attempts to walk, they may show unexpected difficulty, unusual gaits, or even experience broken bones. Brittle …
January 8, 2025
New specialized guide for emergency departments features a chapter by two department members
A new book published by Springer in September 2024, and entitled, Children with Medical Complexity in the Emergency Department — A Case-Based Guide, includes a chapter written by two department of pediatrics faculty members. Jonathan …
January 8, 2025
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: December 2024
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
January 2, 2025
Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program offers its group support and guidance
The Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program (MESP) provides those interested and involved in medical education scholarship a structure in which they can engage with others, find comradery and support, and benefit from guidance from mentors in the field.
December 30, 2024
Brittany Loughman awarded Executive Education Grant
Brittany Loughman, the department’s residency program manager, is one of five of this year’s Executive Education Grant recipients. Sponsored by the Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Academic Staff Assembly in …
December 20, 2024
Ryan Coller accepted into American Pediatric Society
Ryan Coller, MD, MPH, associate professor and chief, Division of Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been accepted into the American Pediatric Society (APS). Established in 1888, the APS is North America’s foremost …
December 17, 2024Brian Williams and Eileen Cowan elected to the Society for Pediatric Research
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 …
December 17, 2024
Division of Global Pediatrics hosts the 15th annual conference of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Global Pediatrics hosted the 2024 conference for members of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators over September 19 and 20 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. About …
December 10, 2024
Pediatric oncologist Christian Capitini appointed to serve as acting director of Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, has been appointed to serve as the acting director of the Carbone Cancer Center. Capitini, who joined the Department of Pediatrics …
December 10, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Amanda Lindenberg
Q&A with Amanda Lindenberg, DO, MOT, assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine Hometown: Waterford, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I attended Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, where I completed the combined Bachelor of Rehabilitation …
December 10, 2024
Family-led academic grand (FLAG) rounds will highlight the unique challenges of care for children with disabilities or medical complexity
On Thursday, January 16, a special series of Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds will commence with its inaugural presentation. A family-led academic grand rounds (FLAG rounds) will offer a new view and a unique sort …
December 9, 2024
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine group focuses on restoring function as it addresses a wide range of physical disability
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation subspecialty, with a board certification since 2003, that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital conditions as well as acquired disabilities in children.
December 9, 2024Pediatrics faculty share expertise: November 2024
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
December 5, 2024
The results are in: Fellowship Match 2024
December 3 was a special day in the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics as our training programs and trainees learned the results of Fellowship Match Day 2024. Fellowship Match is a day to welcome …
December 4, 2024
Department of Medicine presents Joseph McBride with the 2024 Outstanding Clinician Award
The Department of Medicine announced the winners of its 2024 Clinical Excellence Awards last month. Among the winners was Joseph McBride, MD, an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases who holds a joint …
November 22, 2024
Two Department of Pediatrics early-career researchers selected for Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program
Each year, the Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program offers inspiring career stories, career development mentoring, feedback on research, and networking opportunities to a select group of 100 early-career participants. Provided by the American …
November 22, 2024
Emma Mohr receives Young Investigator Award from Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, is this year’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society’s (PIDS) Young Investigator Award winner. This award is presented annually to a physician who has completed pediatric infectious …
November 22, 2024
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 …
November 22, 2024
Tess Jewell receives GLMA Early Career Achievement Award
MD-MPH student Tess Jewell was awarded the GLMA Early Career Achievement Award during the organization’s annual conference, which was held September 30–October 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina. GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring …
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