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News and Events

Stephanie Kliethermes, PhD, organizes Research Summit on Health Disparities in Sports Medicine

Posted on 05/18/2023

Stephanie Kliethermes, PhD, was recently awarded an R13 Grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to support an all-day Research Summit on health disparities in sports medicine. Dr. Kliethermes is is an Associate Professor in the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and currently serves as Research Director of the American […]

Josh Roth, PhD, awarded Pilot Program Funding for Osteoarthritis Research

Posted on 05/17/2023

Josh Roth, PhD, received the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation 2023 Pilot Award for his proposal, “Identifying the biological mechanisms of longitudinal changes in ligament mechanical and sensory function associated with osteoarthritis: A preliminary analysis.” Sparked by what he describes as the “critical unmet need” for improved understanding of the progressive worsening of ligament […]

Brandi Funk joins UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation as new Advancement Manager

Posted on 05/08/2023

Brandi Funk officially joined our department on Monday, April 24, taking on the role previously held by Joe Greene. A highly successful, seasoned development professional, Brandi comes to us from the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), where she has served as a Development Director for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences since 2018. […]

Orthopedic Surgery Diversity Scholarship launches at UW

Posted on 03/17/2023

The University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is proud to sponsor a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)-focused scholarship opportunity for month-long sub-internships in orthopedic surgery. Offered to two rising 4th-year medical students per year, the scholarship will provide each recipient with $2500 to offset fees, transportation, lodging, and other costs incurred during their […]

Andy North is hitting the links of life after hip replacement

Posted on 01/12/2023

Madison native and two-time U.S. Open golf champion Andy North had plenty of options when he finally decided that he couldn’t put off hip replacement surgery any longer. “I’ve had about 15 surgeries over the past 50 years, mostly sports-related, for my neck, my back, my knees and elbow,” North says. Over the past few […]