Art and science have come together in a collaboration from the lab of Ahna Skop, PhD. Skop is a professor of genetics and life science communications with tenure appointments in both SMPH and the College …
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Shared Guidelines for Professional Conduct: Defining principles of respect, integrity, and accountability
On January 25, 2021, the inaugural edition of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Shared Guidelines for Professional Conduct was announced by Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Elizabeth Petty, MD …
Dan Ernst retires after 40 years of service in animal care
After 40 years of service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Dan Ernst retired at the end of 2020. Through his four decades of service, his expertise in caring for research animals facilitated hundreds of research …
“I’m a community doc:” What motivates our MLK event keynote speaker
Tito Izard, MD ’94, will give a keynote titled Legends and Legacy: The Masking of Black Health in America on this coming Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. The talk will be followed by …
In recognition: Barbara Lewis selected for 2020 Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
With the 2021 nominations for the UW–Madison Academic Staff Excellence Awards currently open, it’s an opportune time to honor 2020 winners who had their awards ceremony postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbara Lewis, RN, …
Tips for celebrating the holidays and new year virtually
Even in a virtual environment, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays and the coming of a new year. We talked with SMPH HR and events staff to get their ideas and considerations …
Medical Sciences Orchestra performance earns conductor prestigious prize
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Sciences Orchestra helped propel one of its conductors to first place in the American Prize in Conducting’s community orchestra division. Ji Hyun (Jenny) Yim, the conductor, …
Medical students author a guide to help others understand how to refer to underrepresented identities
The latest edition of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Presenter’s Guide has been released on the Building Community homepage. The guide, which provides suggestions and examples of how to talk about underrepresented identities …
Building Community strategic plan outlines goals, charts the way forward
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health has published the five-year strategic plan for its Building Community program, the latest installment in the effort’s growing online presence. Building Community is a fundamental transition in …