Benjamin Weston
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April 20, 2022 VOL 24 NO 1

Benjamin Weston Translates Training Into Leadership in Medicine and Public Health

The drive that led him to establish Health Classrooms Foundation has led to a wide range of professional responsibilities that bridge clinical care and public health.

Nasia Safdar and Elizabeth “Betsy” Nugent
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January 7, 2022 VOL 23 NO 4

Clinical Trials Leaders Join Forces to Enhance Patient Care Offerings

Elizabeth “Betsy” Nugent and Nasia Safdar, leaders in the academic medical center’s clinical trials enterprise, recently announced creation of the Wisconsin Medicine Institute for Clinical Trials.

Karen Peterson
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October 28, 2021 VOL 23 NO 3

Karen Peterson Retires From Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association After Two Decades of Leadership

Peterson proudly counts the number of Homecoming Weekends she has celebrated while leading the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association — 21 as of October 2021.

Sarah Rothschild
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October 28, 2021 VOL 23 NO 3

Sarah Rothschild Becomes New Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association Executive Director

Since 2014, Rothschild has been the director of constituent relations for the University of Virginia’s Medical Alumni Association and Medical School Foundation.

Elaine Alarid
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August 10, 2021 VOL 23 NO 2

Elaine Alarid Nurtures the Next Generation of Mentors

From her earliest days as a budding scientist, Alarid says she’s always had someone in her corner, which has made all the difference.

Christian Capitini
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May 24, 2021 VOL 23 NO 1

Christian Capitini Describes Immunotherapy Successes

For nearly 10 years, Capitini has maintained an active research lab at the UW Carbone Cancer Center while also providing care for children with cancer at the American Family Children’s Hospital.

Molly Carnes
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February 4, 2021 VOL 22 NO 4

Molly Carnes Breaks Through Biases

Carnes hadn’t formally studied gender issues, but early on in her career she was keenly aware how few women held leadership or research positions in academic medicine, and that led to a new course.

Paul Wertsch
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February 3, 2021 VOL 22 NO 4

Paul Wertsch Exemplifies Community-minded Physician, Entrepreneur and Advocate

As a young man living in Madison in 1960s, Wertsch says he couldn’t help but be influenced by the political unrest and social activism around him.

Gina Green-Harris
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November 18, 2020 VOL 22 NO 3

Gina Green-Harris Builds Relationships for Research

Green-Harris has spent a career as a bridge builder, connecting underrepresented communities together to develop innovative, culturally appropriate research and community engagement projects.

Mark Fenlon posing next to a motorcycle
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November 18, 2020 VOL 22 NO 3

Mark Fenlon Manifests Wisconsin Spirit

As a third-generation physician, Fenlon continues his family's commitment to Wisconsinites.

The smiling Olsen family
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August 3, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

Ralph Olsen: 73 Years of Memories, Service and Support

Tag along as Ralph Olsen takes his family through a tour of campus.

David B. Allen and Brittany J. Allen
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August 3, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

Father, Daughter Take Turns Being “The Other Dr. Allen”

David and Brittany Allen share a title but are making their own impacts in the Department of Pediatrics.