Press Releases

University of Louisville Pediatrics Professor Dr. Brittany Badal Named "Treatment and Recovery From Eating Disorders Champion"
Honor awarded by the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council during organizations advocacy day at the state capitol
Class of 2024 Department of Pediatrics Incoming Residents Announced
Incoming residents come from seven states and three countries.
University of Louisville Pediatrics Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Service
Three Faculty Members Recognized by the University
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Welcomes Three New Chief Residents
Incoming Chief Residents come from the University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Highlights 2024 Graduating Class Achievements
The University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics proudly announces its 2024 graduating class of 17 Fellows and 29 Residents.
Two Department of Pediatrics Faculty Promoted to Division Chief
They will enter their new roles July 1
Dept. of Pediatrics Names New Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Division Chief
Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., will also lead Norton Children’s Cancer Institute
Dr. Jim Franciosi named Chief of UofL Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics has named Dr. Jim Franciosi to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Franciosi will also serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology.
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Announces 2024 Fellowship Matches
The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics is excited to announce our 2024 Fellowship matches, with 17 Fellows joining seven specialized programs.
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics and Norton Children’s Research Institute Announce New Leadership
Several faculty in the University of Louisville’s (UofL) Department of Pediatrics, who also serve as researchers with Norton Children’s Research Institute, are taking on new leadership positions.
University of Louisville Professor named Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute Endowed Chair
– University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics associate professor Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.S., has been named the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Philip Sandlin Transition in Care Endowed Chair.
Submit your Vote: "Best Hospital" in the U.S. News & World Report
Surveying for the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Best Children’s Hospitals recognitions is now open.
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Welcomes Three Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychology Interns
Candidates Join Program from Texas, Oregon and Tennessee
Class of 2025 Department of Pediatrics Incoming Residents Announced
Incoming residents come from eight states and three countries.
University of Louisville School of Medicine and Norton Children’s mourn the loss of world-renowned researcher Dr. William Tse
A trailblazer in life saving treatments for childhood leukemia, immune deficiencies and solid tumors, Dr. William Tse, unexpectedly passed away on March 12, 2025.
Pediatric Global Health Division Chief Dr. Jackson Williams Recognized for Distinguished Service
Dr. Williams recognized for his work with the national and internal communities as part of the University of Louisville Annual Presidential Excellence Awards
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Highlights 2025 Graduating Class Achievements
2025 Graduating class includes 18 Fellows and 32 Residents
Three New Chief Residents Named to University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics Residency Program
Incoming Chief Residents come from the University of Louisville Pediatric Residency and Med/Peds Residency Program
New Fellows Join University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics
19 Fellows come from programs all over the world, including five from University of Louisville
University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics celebrates 2025 faculty promotions
15 promoted to Associate Professor or Professor
University of Louisville awarded $2.5 million grant for pediatric cancer research
The University of Louisville (UofL) has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Kentucky Pediatric Research Trust Fund.