Congratulations to Will Burlingham, PhD, who received an NIH R21 grant for his project, “Exosome-mediated Tolerance in Combined Kidney and Stem Cell Transplantation.” This research will study whether renal transplant patients make tolerogenic virus-sized particles (known …
Honors and Awards
UW Hospitals and Clinics ranks #17 in nation, several surgical specialties rank highly
For the first time in the history of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics are listed on the Honor Roll – the 20 most highly ranked hospitals …
Doris Duke Clinical Research Continuum: High School to College
The Doris Duke Clinical Research Continuum (funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation) offers minority high school students the opportunity to participate in a six-week clinical research experience. This year 10 students from around Wisconsin …
Dr. Nadine Connor recieves NIH RO1 grant for tongue muscle research
Nadine Connor, PhD, received an NIH R01 grant from the National Institute on Deafnessand Other Communication Disorders. The $2 million grant will fund her project “Bioenergetic Mechanisms of Tongue Muscle Fatigue.” Muscle fatigue is widely …
Recent faculty promotions
Congratulations to the members of our faculty who were recently promoted, effective July 1. We are proud of their accomplishments in teaching, research, and patient care. Dr. James Cole: Associate Professor Dr. David Francis: Associate …
Pancreas Transplant program recognized for its success
Congratulations to the UW Health Pancreas Transplant program on being ranked #1 in the nation by Interlink, a national transplant network. The ranking uses data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients to identify the …
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze awarded the Morgridge Professorship in Vascular Surgery
We’re pleased to share that Dr. Gretchen Schwarze has been awarded the Morgridge Professorship in Vascular Surgery. In addition to her vascular surgery practice, Dr. Schwarze is a nationally recognized medical ethicist, with expertise in patient-physician …
UW Health Burn Center re-certified by the American Burn Association
The UW Health Burn Center has been re-certified as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center by the American Burn Association. The certification, which lasts for three years, involves a rigorous review process and identifies centers …
Two pediatric surgery programs receive recognition for their performance
Two pediatric programs supported by our teams placed in the top 50 of specialty programs across the country in the annual US News and World Report best Children’s Hospital rankings. The pediatric cardiology & heart …
Three residents honored with Department of Emergency Medicine Awards
Congratulations to general surgery residents Megan Beems, MD, Tiffany Zens, MD, and Jay Nathwani, MD, who were selected to receive awards from the Department of Emergency Medicine! The three residents were honored for their successes …