Samantha Tyler

Samantha Tyler, DO serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Her academic focus centers on neonatal medicine, with research interests spanning newborn care, premature infant management, and critical care for neonates. The Division of Neonatology is part of a robust pediatrics department that received over $40.3 million in research funding in FY24, with more than 62% coming from NIH sources.

As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Tyler contributes to both clinical care and academic training within the neonatal specialty. The Department of Pediatrics has grown substantially under its leadership, with faculty numbers more than doubling from 90 to 200 since 2006.

While specific awards aren't mentioned in the available information, the department recognizes excellence through awards such as the Gerard B. Odell Research Award and Ellen R. Wald Research Award, which honor outstanding research accomplishments by assistant and associate professors.

Dr. Tyler's work connects with broader departmental initiatives including Research Week activities, where faculty present on various pediatric research topics, and the department's commitment to advancing pediatric care through evidence-based practice and innovation.