UW-Madison Medical History & Bioethics
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Official account for The Dept. of Medical History & Bioethics. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Dr. Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze (Surgery; Medical History & Bioethics) has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering work that transforms how surgeons and patients navigate major decisions and informed consent. Congrats, Dr. Schwarze! #NAM @nam.edu #Bioethics #MedHum
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dr. Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze (Surgery; Medical History & Bioethics) has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering work that transforms how surgeons and patients navigate major decisions and informed consent. Congrats, Dr. Schwarze! #NAM @nam.edu #Bioethics #MedHum
We are co-sponsoring this event - make sure to attend!
Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin
Friends of the Libraries 2025 Annual Schewe Lecture
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Steenbock Library
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Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin
Friends of the Libraries 2025 Annual Schewe Lecture
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Steenbock Library
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September 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We are co-sponsoring this event - make sure to attend!
Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin
Friends of the Libraries 2025 Annual Schewe Lecture
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Steenbock Library
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Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin
Friends of the Libraries 2025 Annual Schewe Lecture
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Steenbock Library
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🎉 Last chance to register! 🎉
Join us Oct 9–10 for the 75/50th Anniversary Celebration.
✨ Alumni, Faculty & Student panels
✨ Keynote from Dr. Leslie Reagan
✨ Catered lunch by Ahan
Come for one day or both—pick the sessions that fit your schedule. We can’t wait to see you there! bit.ly/45GtfR4
Join us Oct 9–10 for the 75/50th Anniversary Celebration.
✨ Alumni, Faculty & Student panels
✨ Keynote from Dr. Leslie Reagan
✨ Catered lunch by Ahan
Come for one day or both—pick the sessions that fit your schedule. We can’t wait to see you there! bit.ly/45GtfR4
September 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🎉 Last chance to register! 🎉
Join us Oct 9–10 for the 75/50th Anniversary Celebration.
✨ Alumni, Faculty & Student panels
✨ Keynote from Dr. Leslie Reagan
✨ Catered lunch by Ahan
Come for one day or both—pick the sessions that fit your schedule. We can’t wait to see you there! bit.ly/45GtfR4
Join us Oct 9–10 for the 75/50th Anniversary Celebration.
✨ Alumni, Faculty & Student panels
✨ Keynote from Dr. Leslie Reagan
✨ Catered lunch by Ahan
Come for one day or both—pick the sessions that fit your schedule. We can’t wait to see you there! bit.ly/45GtfR4
We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Leslie Reagan's keynote theme for our 75th/50th Anniversary Celebration: “Doing Histories of Medicine and Public Health: A Radical Project,” promises to be a powerful highlight of the evening!
📍 10/9/2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Pyle Center
Register: bit.ly/45GtfR4 #OnWisconsin
📍 10/9/2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Pyle Center
Register: bit.ly/45GtfR4 #OnWisconsin
August 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Leslie Reagan's keynote theme for our 75th/50th Anniversary Celebration: “Doing Histories of Medicine and Public Health: A Radical Project,” promises to be a powerful highlight of the evening!
📍 10/9/2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Pyle Center
Register: bit.ly/45GtfR4 #OnWisconsin
📍 10/9/2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Pyle Center
Register: bit.ly/45GtfR4 #OnWisconsin
Honored news! Prof. Gregg Mitman has received the Humane Order of African Redemption from the Republic of Liberia in recognition of his decades of justice-driven scholarship and deep collaboration with Liberian communities. 7/24/2025 @uwmadison.bsky.social #MedicalHistory #MedHum #OnWisconsin
July 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Honored news! Prof. Gregg Mitman has received the Humane Order of African Redemption from the Republic of Liberia in recognition of his decades of justice-driven scholarship and deep collaboration with Liberian communities. 7/24/2025 @uwmadison.bsky.social #MedicalHistory #MedHum #OnWisconsin
We’re proud to share Emeritus Prof. Gregg Mitman will receive the Humane Order of African Redemption from Pres. Boakai on Liberia’s 178th Independence Day, July 24—honoring decades of justice-driven scholarship, global health work & partnership with Liberian communities. #UWMadison #WisconsinIdea
July 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We’re proud to share Emeritus Prof. Gregg Mitman will receive the Humane Order of African Redemption from Pres. Boakai on Liberia’s 178th Independence Day, July 24—honoring decades of justice-driven scholarship, global health work & partnership with Liberian communities. #UWMadison #WisconsinIdea
New book: The Social Cost of Carbon by Dr. J. Paul Kelleher.
The SCC isn’t one number—it’s four. Kelleher explains how each works, why they fall short ethically, and how they can guide real #climate policy.
Sharp read for those thinking climate + justice.
#CarbonCost #Ethics bit.ly/44zUCeG
The SCC isn’t one number—it’s four. Kelleher explains how each works, why they fall short ethically, and how they can guide real #climate policy.
Sharp read for those thinking climate + justice.
#CarbonCost #Ethics bit.ly/44zUCeG
July 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New book: The Social Cost of Carbon by Dr. J. Paul Kelleher.
The SCC isn’t one number—it’s four. Kelleher explains how each works, why they fall short ethically, and how they can guide real #climate policy.
Sharp read for those thinking climate + justice.
#CarbonCost #Ethics bit.ly/44zUCeG
The SCC isn’t one number—it’s four. Kelleher explains how each works, why they fall short ethically, and how they can guide real #climate policy.
Sharp read for those thinking climate + justice.
#CarbonCost #Ethics bit.ly/44zUCeG
Big congratulations to Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez on their promotion to full professor! We're proud to celebrate their outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service—both in our department and across the field. #UWMadison #OnWisconsin #MedHum #MedicalHistory #Bioethics
July 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Big congratulations to Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez on their promotion to full professor! We're proud to celebrate their outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service—both in our department and across the field. #UWMadison #OnWisconsin #MedHum #MedicalHistory #Bioethics
🎉 Celebrating 75 Years of Medical History & 50 Years of Bioethics!
📍 UW–Madison | 📅 Oct 9–10
Panels, keynotes, food from Ahan, & more.
RSVP by Sept 9 to join us! bit.ly/45GtfR4
#UWMadison #MedHum #Bioethics #WisconsinIdea #SMPH #MedEd
📍 UW–Madison | 📅 Oct 9–10
Panels, keynotes, food from Ahan, & more.
RSVP by Sept 9 to join us! bit.ly/45GtfR4
#UWMadison #MedHum #Bioethics #WisconsinIdea #SMPH #MedEd
June 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎉 Celebrating 75 Years of Medical History & 50 Years of Bioethics!
📍 UW–Madison | 📅 Oct 9–10
Panels, keynotes, food from Ahan, & more.
RSVP by Sept 9 to join us! bit.ly/45GtfR4
#UWMadison #MedHum #Bioethics #WisconsinIdea #SMPH #MedEd
📍 UW–Madison | 📅 Oct 9–10
Panels, keynotes, food from Ahan, & more.
RSVP by Sept 9 to join us! bit.ly/45GtfR4
#UWMadison #MedHum #Bioethics #WisconsinIdea #SMPH #MedEd
Who’s ready to celebrate? 🎉 We’re heading to the Wisco Welcome for Dean Nita Ahuja TODAY!
🍦 Ice cream
🧀 Cheese from the mini farmer’s market
🎯 Yard games
What better way to say “hi” to the new #SMPH Dean? Catch us at HSLC from 1–3 p.m.—see you there! 🙌🌼 #GrowWithAhuja #WiscoWelcome #OnWisconsin
🍦 Ice cream
🧀 Cheese from the mini farmer’s market
🎯 Yard games
What better way to say “hi” to the new #SMPH Dean? Catch us at HSLC from 1–3 p.m.—see you there! 🙌🌼 #GrowWithAhuja #WiscoWelcome #OnWisconsin
June 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Who’s ready to celebrate? 🎉 We’re heading to the Wisco Welcome for Dean Nita Ahuja TODAY!
🍦 Ice cream
🧀 Cheese from the mini farmer’s market
🎯 Yard games
What better way to say “hi” to the new #SMPH Dean? Catch us at HSLC from 1–3 p.m.—see you there! 🙌🌼 #GrowWithAhuja #WiscoWelcome #OnWisconsin
🍦 Ice cream
🧀 Cheese from the mini farmer’s market
🎯 Yard games
What better way to say “hi” to the new #SMPH Dean? Catch us at HSLC from 1–3 p.m.—see you there! 🙌🌼 #GrowWithAhuja #WiscoWelcome #OnWisconsin
Dr. Nicole Nelson joined @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social to discuss Model Behavior, exploring how scientists use mice to study complex human behaviors. A deep dive into uncertainty, genetics, and lab life. Listen now: bit.ly/4kwuUx3 #ScienceStudies #BehaviorGenetics #UWMadison
June 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Dr. Nicole Nelson joined @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social to discuss Model Behavior, exploring how scientists use mice to study complex human behaviors. A deep dive into uncertainty, genetics, and lab life. Listen now: bit.ly/4kwuUx3 #ScienceStudies #BehaviorGenetics #UWMadison
This fall, we welcome Dr. Sadie Bergen as a postdoc in Medical History & Bioethics! Her work on NICUs, reproductive health, and public health ethics brings fresh insight—and furthers the Wisconsin Idea. #UWPostdoc #WisconsinIdea #MedHist #MedicalHumanities #Ethics
June 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This fall, we welcome Dr. Sadie Bergen as a postdoc in Medical History & Bioethics! Her work on NICUs, reproductive health, and public health ethics brings fresh insight—and furthers the Wisconsin Idea. #UWPostdoc #WisconsinIdea #MedHist #MedicalHumanities #Ethics
Congrats to our recent POD-B grads! 🎉 Pictured: Alexandra Center, Yusuf Mohamoud, Brittany Russell, and faculty Dr. Kelleher and Dr. Kreitmair. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! #OnWisconsin @uwmadison.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Congrats to our recent POD-B grads! 🎉 Pictured: Alexandra Center, Yusuf Mohamoud, Brittany Russell, and faculty Dr. Kelleher and Dr. Kreitmair. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! #OnWisconsin @uwmadison.bsky.social
Brittany Russell, a visual artist & POD Bioethics student, has had her collage selected for the Spring 2025 issue of Corpus Callosum. Her piece, titled The […] and Science of Medicine, explores the complexity and juxtaposition of the emotional experiences physicians navigate. bit.ly/4jHhnCc #MedHum
April 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Brittany Russell, a visual artist & POD Bioethics student, has had her collage selected for the Spring 2025 issue of Corpus Callosum. Her piece, titled The […] and Science of Medicine, explores the complexity and juxtaposition of the emotional experiences physicians navigate. bit.ly/4jHhnCc #MedHum
Congrats to Prof. Dana Landress on a successful First Book Workshop! Her forthcoming book explores the history of pellagra and its public health impact in the early 20th c. South. Thanks to all who joined and shared insights! @uchicagopress.bsky.social #MedHum #History
April 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Congrats to Prof. Dana Landress on a successful First Book Workshop! Her forthcoming book explores the history of pellagra and its public health impact in the early 20th c. South. Thanks to all who joined and shared insights! @uchicagopress.bsky.social #MedHum #History
🎉 A huge congratulations to Gordy Thompson, winner of the 2025 Dr. Norman Fost Award for the Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay! 🏆
Gordy's outstanding essay, "Implications of a Mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement at UW–Madison," can be read now on our website! bit.ly/4cmKBU8
Gordy's outstanding essay, "Implications of a Mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement at UW–Madison," can be read now on our website! bit.ly/4cmKBU8
April 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🎉 A huge congratulations to Gordy Thompson, winner of the 2025 Dr. Norman Fost Award for the Best Medical Student Bioethics Essay! 🏆
Gordy's outstanding essay, "Implications of a Mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement at UW–Madison," can be read now on our website! bit.ly/4cmKBU8
Gordy's outstanding essay, "Implications of a Mandatory Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement at UW–Madison," can be read now on our website! bit.ly/4cmKBU8
After decades of groundbreaking work at the intersection of science, medicine, environment, and visual culture, Gregg Mitman is retiring. A brilliant scholar, teacher, & storyteller—your impact stretches far beyond the classroom. #Thankyou, Gregg. 🌍🎥📚 #Retirement @uwmadison.bsky.social gmitman.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
After decades of groundbreaking work at the intersection of science, medicine, environment, and visual culture, Gregg Mitman is retiring. A brilliant scholar, teacher, & storyteller—your impact stretches far beyond the classroom. #Thankyou, Gregg. 🌍🎥📚 #Retirement @uwmadison.bsky.social gmitman.com
Question: What do you get when a brilliant #bioethics professor (Karola Kreitmair) writes a #play that grapples w/the existential fallout when a brain implant wreaks the life and love of a married couple? Answer: The 2025 Bioethics Symposium! Homo Ex Machina April 5th 2025. bit.ly/4i2ME1T #MedHum
March 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Question: What do you get when a brilliant #bioethics professor (Karola Kreitmair) writes a #play that grapples w/the existential fallout when a brain implant wreaks the life and love of a married couple? Answer: The 2025 Bioethics Symposium! Homo Ex Machina April 5th 2025. bit.ly/4i2ME1T #MedHum
Join us on April 10th for the Research Showcase, where our talented Path of Distinction in Bioethics graduate students will unveil their final research projects! You won't want to miss this opportunity to see their innovative work in action!
March 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join us on April 10th for the Research Showcase, where our talented Path of Distinction in Bioethics graduate students will unveil their final research projects! You won't want to miss this opportunity to see their innovative work in action!
Join Prof. Paul Renfro from FSU for a discussion on "Ryan White, HIV/AIDS, and the Politics of Innocence."
Reexamining Ryan’s story through this lens, Renfro reveals how the consequences of this stigma continue to pervade policy and cultural understandings of HIV/AIDS today.
Reexamining Ryan’s story through this lens, Renfro reveals how the consequences of this stigma continue to pervade policy and cultural understandings of HIV/AIDS today.
February 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Join Prof. Paul Renfro from FSU for a discussion on "Ryan White, HIV/AIDS, and the Politics of Innocence."
Reexamining Ryan’s story through this lens, Renfro reveals how the consequences of this stigma continue to pervade policy and cultural understandings of HIV/AIDS today.
Reexamining Ryan’s story through this lens, Renfro reveals how the consequences of this stigma continue to pervade policy and cultural understandings of HIV/AIDS today.
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze, Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, who was recently named a 2024 Hastings Center Fellow! @hastingscenter.bsky.social bit.ly/40RcuQ1
January 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret “Gretchen” Schwarze, Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, who was recently named a 2024 Hastings Center Fellow! @hastingscenter.bsky.social bit.ly/40RcuQ1
Join us for the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Colloquium Series!
Catherine M Jackson will be speaking on Friday, September 6th and Travis Weisse will be speaking on Friday, October 18th.
Location: Mosse Humanities Curti Lounge, 5233
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Catherine M Jackson will be speaking on Friday, September 6th and Travis Weisse will be speaking on Friday, October 18th.
Location: Mosse Humanities Curti Lounge, 5233
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
September 4, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Join us for the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Colloquium Series!
Catherine M Jackson will be speaking on Friday, September 6th and Travis Weisse will be speaking on Friday, October 18th.
Location: Mosse Humanities Curti Lounge, 5233
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Catherine M Jackson will be speaking on Friday, September 6th and Travis Weisse will be speaking on Friday, October 18th.
Location: Mosse Humanities Curti Lounge, 5233
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Our last speaker will be MHB's own Karola Kreitmair, PhD at 3:55 pm
Karola Kreitmair is an Asst. Prof. in the Medical History and Bioethics Department, an Affiliate Professor of Philosophy, Vice-Chair of the UW Hospital Ethics Committee & Co-Director of the SMPH Path of Distinction in Bioethics
Karola Kreitmair is an Asst. Prof. in the Medical History and Bioethics Department, an Affiliate Professor of Philosophy, Vice-Chair of the UW Hospital Ethics Committee & Co-Director of the SMPH Path of Distinction in Bioethics
April 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Our last speaker will be MHB's own Karola Kreitmair, PhD at 3:55 pm
Karola Kreitmair is an Asst. Prof. in the Medical History and Bioethics Department, an Affiliate Professor of Philosophy, Vice-Chair of the UW Hospital Ethics Committee & Co-Director of the SMPH Path of Distinction in Bioethics
Karola Kreitmair is an Asst. Prof. in the Medical History and Bioethics Department, an Affiliate Professor of Philosophy, Vice-Chair of the UW Hospital Ethics Committee & Co-Director of the SMPH Path of Distinction in Bioethics
After a quick break, Eran Tal, PhD will then speak at 3:20 pm.
Eran Tal is Canada Research Chair in Data Ethics and Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University. His work deals with the epistemic and ethical dimensions of data collection, data analysis, and data use in the sciences.
Eran Tal is Canada Research Chair in Data Ethics and Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University. His work deals with the epistemic and ethical dimensions of data collection, data analysis, and data use in the sciences.
April 1, 2024 at 12:59 PM
After a quick break, Eran Tal, PhD will then speak at 3:20 pm.
Eran Tal is Canada Research Chair in Data Ethics and Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University. His work deals with the epistemic and ethical dimensions of data collection, data analysis, and data use in the sciences.
Eran Tal is Canada Research Chair in Data Ethics and Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University. His work deals with the epistemic and ethical dimensions of data collection, data analysis, and data use in the sciences.
Then, at 2:30 pm Alex London, PhD will be speaking.
Professor London’s work focuses on ethical and policy issues surrounding the development and deployment of novel technologies in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Professor London’s work focuses on ethical and policy issues surrounding the development and deployment of novel technologies in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
April 1, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Then, at 2:30 pm Alex London, PhD will be speaking.
Professor London’s work focuses on ethical and policy issues surrounding the development and deployment of novel technologies in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
Professor London’s work focuses on ethical and policy issues surrounding the development and deployment of novel technologies in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.