Past Events
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Aug 19Clinical Information Required by Testing LabsJames Weber, PhD
Presenter: James Weber, PhD Learning Objectives: Discuss evidence supporting the increase in ES/GS diagnostic yield with provision of thorough phenotypic information using HPO terms and parental samples to test labs Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=’31907′]
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Aug 15Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD – “Reflections on a Career in Translational Research”Featuring: Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD
John D. Wiley Conference Center
Join us for a career capstone lecture by Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, as he discusses his advances in research, including his landmark stem cell discoveries, and future plans after he leaves UW–Madison. A reception will follow the talk in the Wiley breakout space. – – – EVERYONE WELCOME – – –
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Aug 13Annual Meeting and Awards ReceptionZiemann A, 8th Floor, South Tower
EVERYONE WELCOME The Friends of the Waisman Center hosts this annual event for members of the Friends organization; community supporters of the Waisman Center; and Waisman Center faculty, staff, and students. Welcome and Friends Update Christina Martin-Wright, President, Friends of the Waisman Center Waisman Center Update & Announcement of the Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships Qiang …
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Aug 5Golf Benefit 2024Join us FORE A Good Cause! 32nd Annual Golf Benefit, Monday, August 5, 2024 at Maple Bluff Country Club Register Online & Pay by Credit Card Here Each summer, the Friends of the Waisman Center hosts an annual golf benefit. This important fundraiser provides support for a broad range of projects and activities that benefit …
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Jul 26Dysmorphology and Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) in the NICU Setting
Carolyn Scoptur, APNP and Jennifer Stengrevics, PAC
Presenters: Carolyn Scoptur, APNP and Jennifer Stengrevics, PAC Learning Objectives: Describe a basic dysmorphology exam Describe phenotypic abnormalities using standardized HPO vocabulary Identify clinician resources for dysmorphology exams and HPO terms Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=’31907′]
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Jul 25Maravillas del Waisman25 de julio Título: Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad Invitados: Rebekah Rodriguez Promo: Julio se considera el Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad, ya que es el aniversario de la aprobación de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés). Este jueves 25 de julio a las 9a.m. estaremos hablando …
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Jul 9The Self-Compassionate Caregiver – In Person TrainingFeaturing: Ellen Merker, M.S. LPC
UW South Madison Partnership 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Caregivers, whether paid or unpaid, have incredibly important roles in the lives of people with disabilities. But it can be hard for many caregivers to show the same compassion to themselves as they do to the people they care for, and this is leading to more and more burnout. This class will help caregivers …
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Jun 27Maravillas del WaismanFeaturing: Paola Pérez y Héctor Portillo
27 de junio Título: Primeros pasos después de un diagnóstico de autismo Invitado: Paola Pérez (Clínicas del Waisman Center, y Héctor Portillo (Padres e Hijos en Acción) Promo: Recibir un diagnóstico de autismo para su hijo o hija puede ser algo abrumador. ¿Cuáles son los pasos a seguir después del diagnóstico? El jueves 27 de …
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Jun 24Evidence and Recommendation for Genomic (ES/GS) Testing in Critically Ill Neonates
April Hall, PhD, MS, CGC
Presenter: April Hall, PhD, MS, CGC Learning Objectives: Describe evidence regarding diagnostic yield of ES/GS in critically ill neonates (CIN) Describe evidence for clinical utility of ES/GS in CIN Describe literature supporting the cost efficiency of ES/GS utilization in CIN Discuss challenges and solutions to implementing genomic medicine in a NICU setting [uw-reusable-content id=’31907′]
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Jun 14Morse Society Reunion Seminar – Betsy Lozoff, MD – “Nutrition and Child Development: Iron Deficiency as a Model”John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216 Waisman Center
Betsy Lozoff, MD University of Michigan About the Speaker: Dr. Betsy Lozoff received her BA from Radcliffe College and MD from Case Western Reserve University. She is a developmental/behavioral pediatrician and currently Professor Emerita in the University of Michigan Departments of Pediatrics in the Medical School and Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public …