Congratulations to Laura Birkeland, MS, assistant professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine! Birkeland was selected to receive the 2026 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean’s Teaching Award. Birkeland, who is a certified genetic counselor, currently serves program director for the Masters of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS) program at ... more

Please help us congratulate Assistant Professor Laura Birkeland, MS, CGC, who recently became the next program director of the UW SMPH Master of Genetic Counselor Studies! Birkeland will provide expert leadership, vision, and oversight to continue the growth and positive impact of this important health professions education program.Laura joined the UW SMPH in 2006, and has b... more