Robert Fettiplace elected to National Academy of Sciences
Robert Fettiplace, PhD, professor of neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is among 120 scientists across the United States selected to join the National Academy of Sciences in 2021. His renowned research examines how the ear interfaces with the brain.
Resilience marks 2021 MD graduates at UW School of Medicine and Public Health
During their studies, health professions students customarily gain a deep understanding of caring for patients and communities. For the class of 2021, navigating their education during a global pandemic brought additional personal insights. This year, graduates are beginning their careers shaped by new strengths, including resilience and a commitment to equity.
Michael Fiore named recipient of campus Hilldale Award
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health professor of medicine Michael Fiore, MD, MPH, MBA, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Hilldale Award for Biological Sciences. Fiore is the director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention.
Four honored with national clinical and translational science awards
Four University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers have been recognized with prestigious awards from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), in recognition of their excellence and outstanding performance in support of clinical and translational research.
Nataliya Uboha named faculty leader of Cancer Therapy Discovery and Development (CTD2) at UW Carbone Cancer Center
Nataliya Uboha, MD, PhD, has been selected to lead the Cancer Therapy Discovery and Development (CTD2) program at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.
David Rakel named chair of Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
David Rakel, MD, a nationally recognized leader in integrative medicine, will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. His appointment begins mid-July 2021.
Patricia Kiley elected 2020 AAAS Fellow for research on bacterial oxygen response
Patricia Kiley, PhD, professor and chair of biomolecular chemistry, has been elected a 2020 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is one of six fellows elected from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this year.
Alan Bridges wins prestigious Veterans Health Administration award
Professor of medicine and chief of staff at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Alan Bridges, MD, has won the prestigious Veterans Health Administration (VHA) John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence in Health Care.
Robert Fettiplace wins Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
In the past two years, Robert Fettiplace, PhD, amassed two prestigious academic honors, and a recently announced third puts him in company with scientists who were subsequently awarded the Nobel Prize.
Ying Ge receives Biemann Medal, named to Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List
Ying Ge, PhD, professor of cell and regenerative biology, has been awarded the Biemann Medal from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry for 2020. She was also named to the Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List by The Analytical Scientist.
Jonathan Engle receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
When Jonathan Engle, PhD, received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, he expressed gratitude for the significance of the recognition.
UW awarded research funding to identify ways to improve emergency department visits for people with dementia
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is one of four sites awarded a total of $7.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research that could lead to improved care in emergency departments for people with dementia.