On September 10, 2025, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) presented Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA, with a 2025 ICTR Faculty Mentorship Award. This prestigious award recognizes faculty mentors whose commitment to intentional, evidence-based mentorship is shaping the future of clinical and translational research at UW-Madison. Honorees have played a vital role in advancing the professional growth and success of their colleagues.

Dr. Heiderscheit currently serves as the Frederick J. Gaenslen Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). He also chairs the department’s Internal Review Committee, a critical leadership role through which he has directly supported the professional growth of more than 60 faculty members.

An engaged, responsive, and strategic mentor, Dr. Heiderscheit leads by example and is described by colleagues as “unwavering” in his dedication to the success of others. From formal mentorship to strategic advocacy, Dr. Heiderscheit’s influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal.

“Bryan has been the single most influential person in my professional development,” said Dr. Dan Cobian, an assistant professor in the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. “From providing a blueprint for success to facilitating countless opportunities, he exemplifies exceptional mentorship in every sense of the word.”

Dr. Heiderscheit’s commitment to mentorship extends across campus and into national circles. He has served on the SMPH Tenure Track Promotions Committee and previously on the Dean’s Advisory Committee on Promotions and Appointments for the School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a sought-after mentor across disciplines, from Physical Therapy to Engineering.

“Dr. Heiderscheit has truly shaped and advanced the culture of mentorship in our department and across our university. I cannot imagine anyone more deserving of this award.”

Dr. Tamara Scerpella
AA McBeath Professor and Chair
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health