![Erik Ranheim](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/18302/MicrosoftTeams-image-344x201-c.png)
Erik Ranheim to become chair of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Erik Ranheim, MD, PhD, an academic physician with a distinguished record of achievement in medical education, will be the next chair of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
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UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honored with university awards, fellowships
Nine faculty members in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health received awards, fellowships, and research funding from the university for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Ellen Hartenbach named chair of obstetrics and gynecology
Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist and expert in gynecologic cancer clinical trials, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
![Manish Shah](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/8265/manish-shah-feature-344x201-c.jpg)
Manish Shah to become chair of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Manish N. Shah, a pioneer in the field of geriatric emergency medicine, will be the next chair of the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
![Laura Knoll enjoying her lab work](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/18202/Knoll-Laura-feature-344x201-c.jpg)
Laura Knoll assumes role as associate dean for basic research training
Laura Knoll, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s associate dean for basic research training.
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Endowment allows expansion of integrative health program
A $5.5 million award from the Bernard Osher Foundation will allow UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to bring integrative health to a broader swath of the community.
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Celebrating National Women Physicians Day with a look back at UW history
On Feb. 3, we honor the path that women in medicine have paved since 1849 as we recognize National Women Physicians Day.
![Jacques Galipeau,Mark J. Lucarelli,Gail Robertson,Lynn Schnapp and Ryan Wubben](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/8514/Faculty-experts-688x402-1-344x201-c.jpg)
Faculty experts take leading roles in professional societies
Nearly all medical and scientific disciplines have a society or association that serves to connect practitioners and researchers together with like-minded colleagues to advance their field.
![Jomol Mathew](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/20094/Mathew-dean-announcement-feature-344x201-c.jpg)
Jomol Mathew named associate dean for informatics and information technology
Jomol Mathew, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for informatics and information technology.
![Anjon Audhya](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/8518/Anjon-Audhya-688x402-1-344x201-c.jpg)
Anjon Audhya becomes senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology, and graduate studies
Anjon (Jon) Audhya, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s next senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology and graduate studies.
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Three UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty earn lifetime and career achievement awards
Lifetime and career achievement awards carry the weight of decades of discoveries and service. They are commonly the most prestigious awards given by professional societies and organizations.
![Amy Kind](https://www.med.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/8521/amy-kind-688x402-1-344x201-c.jpg)
Health disparities expert Amy Kind becomes associate dean for social health sciences and programs
Amy Kind, MD, PhD, will serve as the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for social health sciences and programs. Kind is a professor of medicine and an international leader in the field of health disparities research.