In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. J. Christina Pattison (PhD, 2007) passed away from injuries received in an automobile accident on February 2, 2008.
Read more about Christina's time in the ERP Program from her faculty advisor, Dr. Ian Bird.
Newsletter
November 2007 was a prime time for us to host two alumni speakers. Dr. Tanja Dominko's (Ph.D. 1996) discussed her work on tissue restoration following traumatic injury. We also welcomed back Dr. Scott Walsh (MS 1972, Ph.D. 1975) to learn about his work on Preeclampsia at Virginia Commonwealth University. Read both stories in our second edition.
We continue to enjoy your comments, stories and updates as a result of our first alumni survey and newsletter featuring Dr. Charles "Pat" McCormack (Ph.D. 1963).
ERP Program Newsletter, Edition 1, Vol.1
Alumni Information
Since 1959 when the Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology Program was formally organized as a graduate degree granting program, we have trained 123 M.S. graduates and 146 Ph.D. graduates. Time to degree varies for each student depending on the completion of key course requirements, identification of a faculty advisor and development of a research project. The majority of students will be able to earn a M.S. degree within 2.5 years of full-time study and a Ph.D. degree in 5-6 years of full time study. The majority of students typically will have published in a peer reviewed journal prior to degree completion. It is not uncommon for our graduates to have more than two peer reviewed publications while enrolled.
Our alumni have entered and succeeded in a range of career paths from academia to industry to government research. Current graduates obtain prestigious post-doctoral positions at leading universities and research facilities. A number of graduates also are admitted to esteemed medical, law and veterinary schools for additional professional training. More than 80% of our graduates remain active in research within the field of Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology.
To celebrate our upcoming 50th Anniversary of graduate training in 2009, a special guest alumni seminar series is planned for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 to recognize the many achievements of our graduates. Our 2007/2008 speakers are:
October 4, 2007 : Dr. Charles McCormack, Rosiland Franklin University , Chicago , IL (Featured in Newsletter 1)
November 8, 2007 : Dr. Tanja Dominko , Worcester Polytech & CellThera (Featured in Newsletter 2)
November 15, 2007 : Dr. Scott Walsh, Virginia Commonwealth University (Featured in Newsletter 2)
March 13, 2008 : Dr. David Miller, University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign
April 17, 2008 : Dr. Robert Dailey, University of West Virginia
May 1, 2008 : Dr. John Gibbons, Clemson University
September 18, 2008: Dr. Julie Boerner, Wayne State University
October 2, 2008 : Dr. Ramesh Bhalla, University of Iowa
If you would like to participate in the 2008/2009 alumni lecture series, please contact us at tabachmann@wisc.edu.
We encourage you to keep in touch with us throughout your career by sending us an email, postal mail or phone call. Alumni may update contact information through the Alumni Directory at the Wisconsin Alumni Association web site.
If you are in Madison, please give us a call or stop by the office to say hello. We would be happy to make arrangements for you to give a seminar or meet with current students.
Interested in making a gift to support the ERP Program? Use our online giving link to make a gift by credit card. Information about matching gifts is also available.
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