Honoring Professor Emeritus Ronald L. Numbers On Monday, our department Chair, Richard Keller, read the Memorial Resolution honoring Professor Emeritus Ronald L. Numbers, who passed away on July 24, 2023, at age 81. Ron Numbers …
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Dr. Gómez Publishes Bloody Numbers with University of Chicago Press
We’re proud to celebrate our colleague Dr. Pablo F. Gómez on the publication of his groundbreaking new book, Bloody Numbers: The Early Atlantic Slave Trade and the Invention of Modern Corporeality (University of Chicago Press). …
Professor Robert Streiffer’s Photography Featured on PNAS Cover
Professor Robert Streiffer’s photograph of a hibernating 13-lined ground squirrel has been selected as the cover image for The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The image illustrates research by Matthew Regan et …
M1’s: Paths of Distinction Info Session
Paths of Distinction Info Session Join us to learn more about each of the Paths of Distinction to determine which is the best fit for you. 📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 ⌚ 5:00-6:00pm 📍 HSLC 1335 …
Prof. Gregg Mitman Awarded Humane Order of African Redemption by the Republic of Liberia
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Department of Medical History and Bioethics are proud to share that Emeritus Professor Gregg Mitman was awarded the Humane Order of …
New Course Offering | Fall 2025 | Feminist Bioethics
New Graduate Course: MED HIST 747 – Feminist Bioethics Offered Fall 2025 | Online, Synchronous | 2 Credits Instructor: Dr. Karola Kreitmair (PhD, MSc, HEC-C) Course Overview How can feminist philosophy reshape our understanding of …
Nicole Nelson interviewed by The Meta News: The work of metascientists will likely have unexpected effect
“The work of metascientists will likely have unexpected effects.” We’re excited to share this compelling new interview with Dr. Nicole Nelson in The Meta News, conducted during the 2025 Metascience Conference in London. In this …
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez: Promotion to Full!
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez have both been promoted to Full Professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison! This milestone …
New Interdisciplinary Course Bridges History and Health Equity Research
This fall, the School of Medicine and Public Health is proud to offer a new collaborative course, Health Disparities Research: Histories, Practices, and Methods, co-taught by two recently appointed faculty members whose work bridges the …
Bioethics Path of Distinction Featured in Latest SMPH Quarterly
The Spring 2025 issue of SMPH Quarterly highlights the Paths of Distinction (PoDs), a series of optional learning tracks that allow medical students to pursue deeper engagement in areas beyond the standard curriculum. Among the …