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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Matthew Churpek, MD, PhD, MPH, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is the recipient of a four-year $3.2 million renewal of an R01 grant from the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Congrats, Dr. Churpek!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congrats to David Andes, MD, William A. Craig Endowed Professor and division chief, and Alexander Lepak, MD, associate professor, both Infectious Disease, on being named to positions within the CLSI Subcommittee on Antifungal Susceptibility Tests.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congrats to Majid Afshar, MD, MS, associate professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, who is the recipient of a four-year $2.8 million renewal of an R01 grant from the National Institute On Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Joe Orman, health professions education coordinator, Administration - Department of Medicine, is a recipient of the CDIM Linda J. Marts Administrator Service Award, part of the 2027 Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) Awards. Congrats, Joe!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In celebration of AMA #WomeninMedicineMonth, we asked three of our female faculty to share stories of peers who led change through collaboration. Read their full stories: ow.ly/MYif50ZPG30

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are proud to honor Sheri Lawrence, MBA, CMPE, chief administrative officer (CAO), who retires this week after 25 years in the department—with almost 18 of those as CAO! Congratulations, Sheri! Read her Q&A: ow.ly/PMa150ZPGvA

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Faculty from DOM and Obstetrics and Gynecology have launched a new Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic, which provides multidisciplinary cardiovascular care to at-risk patients before, during, and after pregnancy. Learn more about the collaboration: ow.ly/HTaP50ZPFQ4

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy #NationalAPPWeek and thank you to all APPs across the Department of Medicine for your invaluable contributions to safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care!

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UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research @uw-ictr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Through ICTR’s Advancements in Innovative Respiratory Research (AIR) translational team, ICTR co-exec director Allan Brasier, MD, is leading a four-year, $3.1M project to advance a novel treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Learn more about this research on our website: go.wisc.edu/vwz01h

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Two R01 grants from the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health were recently granted to Cardiovascular Medicine faculty, each for four years and $3.1 million. Congrats to the PIs: • Lee Eckhardt, MD, MS • Alexey Glukhov, PhD 🧵 (cont.)

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Brandon Temte, DO, assistant professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine was named a 2026 Distinguished CHEST Educator for his educational contributions to the American College of Chest Physicians. Congrats, Dr. Temte!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Recently, the department hosted its first event dedicated to showcasing fellows' research, with 75 attendees joining the interactive presentations. In addition to celebrating their work, the event gave fellows' the opportunity for feedback and cross-division networking!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Building on a discovery from nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Barbara Bendlin, professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology, and UW collaborators recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications linking the gut and the brain. Read more: ow.ly/g4Uf50ZIWSt

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Division of Nephrology hosted WI’s 1st CME-accredited conference dedicated to rare kidney diseases in August. As the first of its kind in the state, this represents an important step toward building a stronger statewide community around rare kidney diseases. Read more: ow.ly/6QIQ50ZIWA8

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Justin Vang-Moore, EdD, to the Department of Medicine as our new chief administrative officer! Meet Dr. Vang-Moore: ow.ly/iP7g50ZIWyx

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Megan Lutz, MD, assistant professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as the recipient of a 2-year Yehle Family IBD Innovation Award for her project, "Improving Surveillance Colonoscopies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Effect of Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI).”

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lindsay Clark, PhD, Geriatrics and Gerontology, is the recipient of a 5-year $645,140 R01 grant from the NIA of the NIH for the project, "Reactions to learning amyloid and tau results in adults at risk for Alzheimer’s dementia." Congratulations, Dr. Clark!

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sterling Johnson, PhD, spoke with @nytimes.com about new blood biomarker tests used to predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more at adrc.wisc.edu/news/dr-sterling-johnson-weighs-new-alzheimers-blood-tests.

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Dr. Sterling Johnson weighs in on new Alzheimer’s blood tests

Sterling Johnson, PhD, spoke with The New York Times about new blood biomarker tests used to predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The tests measure p-tau217, a blood-based biomar...

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UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research @uw-ictr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Congrats to ICTR KL2 Scholar Farhan Raza, MD, on a new paper in Circulation: Heart Failure. An assoc. prof. of cardiovascular medicine, Raza has led an interdisciplinary team studying PH-HFpEF. Learn more in a detailed story from the Morgridge Institute for Research: morgridge.org/story/debili...

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congrats to Jeniel Nett, MD, PhD, professor, Infectious Disease, who this year assumed the role of director for the world-renowned course, Molecular Mycology: Current Approaches to Fungal Pathogenesis, hosted by the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, MA.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Audrey Nelson, MHA, division administrator, Nephrology, has earned the Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE) designation, which demonstrates expertise in medical practice management. Congrats, Audrey!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A new study led by Drs. Julie Keating, Infectious Disease, and Laurel Legenza, UW School of Nursing, finds that automated clinical decision tools might help—if they can be tailored to local realities. Read more: ow.ly/teni50ZBzW5

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today is #GMEProfessionalsDay! Thank you to all of our incredible program staff for their hard work, commitment and contributions to graduate medical education.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Congrats to Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will serve as the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal Panel Chair.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Laura Maursetter, DO, professor, Nephrology, recently co-led a nine-month project with the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to create a curriculum on dialysis education for trainees and experienced nephrologists. Congratulations, Dr. Maursetter!

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UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research @uw-ictr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 D&I Short Course! Learn how to integrate implementation science and human factors frameworks to design scalable, evidence-based interventions that improve health care delivery and outcomes. Can't wait to see you there! Learn more and register: go.wisc.edu/DI-ShortCourse2026

Register Today, 2026 Dissemination & Implementation Short Course.

Oct. 7, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Registration fee: $50.00
Participants can attend online or in person at the health sciences learning center, uw-madison campus.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congrats to Toby Campbell, MD, MS, professor, and Hamid Emamekhoo, MD, associate professor, both Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, who were recently inducted as Fellows of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO).

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thanks to a new collaboration between the UW Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry, primary care APPs can evaluate for adult ADHD in clinic—without the immediate need for specialty referral. Read more about the specialized training: ow.ly/LYBh50ZyxKh

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're so excited to welcome our newest class of Internal Medicine residents! 🩺 🥳 🦡 Meet them: www.medicine.wisc.edu/housestaff/pg…

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What’s their favorite part of residency, what are they looking forward to, and what does it mean to be a leader? As another academic year begins, we asked our five new chief residents to share their thoughts! Read a Q&A with Dr. Grace Eisenbiegler: ow.ly/6r3u50ZrXaC

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

UW–Madison researchers, led by Amy Kind, MD, PhD, Geriatrics and Gerontology, developed a tool to guide decisions about where resources are needed most. Now, the city of Milwaukee is leveraging that research to replace highest-risk lead pipes. Read more: ow.ly/qq5v50ZrYaf

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Nearly 50 years after completing his internal medicine residency at UW, Dr. Kevin Bell's lifelong commitment to showing up, working hard, and putting his patients first has come full circle with a new critical care unit named in his honor. Read more: ow.ly/jcbI50ZrXxF

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to the 3 DOM faculty honored with endowed faculty positions at the annual school-wide Faculty Investiture Celebration in June! (cont. 🧵)

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Congrats to Blair Golden, MD, MS, assistant professor, Hospital Medicine, who was recently awarded the Society of General Internal Medicine's (SGIM) Distinguished Professor of Hospital Medicine Best Poster Award!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Beyond their demanding curriculum, medical students at SMPH can explore electives that reflect their interests and passions—like the new course giving a better understanding of firearms and preparation to talk with patients about injury prevention. Read more: ow.ly/2atW50ZmUvu

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to the 39 DOM faculty who were approved for promotion or appointment this year—we're excited to celebrate this fantastic news and proud to support your career! View the promotions: ow.ly/mAKb50ZmUoO

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Christopher Sundberg, PhD, Geriatrics and Gerontology, is the recipient of an Igniting Interdisciplinary Innovation award from UW–Madison for the proposal "Preserving Skeletal Muscle, Vascular, and Psychosocial Health in the GLP-1/GIP Pharmacotherapy Era (PRESERVE-GLP Lifestyle Trial)."

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Congratulations to Mark Micek, MD, MPH, clinical professor, General Internal Medicine, who is the recipient of the 2026 American College of Physicians–Wisconsin Chapter Helen Dickie Distinguished Internist of the Year Award.

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UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research @uw-ictr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Leadership news: Anoop Mayampurath has joined us as faculty director of the Clinical & Health Informatics Graduate Programs. We extend gratitude to outgoing program director Heidi Twedt for her leadership. Welcome, Dr. Mayampurath, and thank you, Dr. Twedt! Learn more: ictr.wisc.edu/news/clinica...

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Shikha Jha, MBBS, graduating fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine, has been invited to present her QI project titled “Use of Intra-Coronary Imaging for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) guidance” at the 2026 American College of Cardiology Quality Summit later this year. Congratulations, Dr. Jha!

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A new cross-fellowship curriculum led by Zachary Goldberger, MD, MS, Cardiovascular Medicine, will bring together all fellows from different specialties in DOM. The shared curriculum will focus on foundational professional, career, and leadership skills.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A multidisciplinary team of UW–Madison researchers led by Jeniel Nett, MD, PhD, associate professor, Infectious Disease, has identified a promising new therapeutic candidate against an emerging fungal pathogen. Read more about the discovery: ow.ly/wuCW50ZgQxf

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Cecilia Fredel, health professions education coordinator, was recently featured by the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) as part of the AAIM New Member Spotlight Program: www.im.org/members/member-recogniti…

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congrats to Madhu Gowda, MD, PG-1, UW Internal Medicine Residency, who earned 1st place in the resident category at the 2026 Midwest ACC Women in Cardiology Symposium, for her case presentation on infiltrative primary cardiac diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as a STEMI-mimic.

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University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine @uw-medicine.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Micah Chan, MD, MPH, professor, Nephrology, has been elected as a board member of the Vascular Access Society of the Americas (VASA). Congrats, Dr. Chan!

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