
Julie Tetzlaff, PhD
Associate Professor
Locations
- Children's Research Institute
Contact Information
Education
PhD, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Postdoc, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Biography
Dr. Tetzlaff conducts research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in collaboration with other members of the Pediatric Pathology Department as well as the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office. She also supports departmental initiatives in a variety of areas such as SUID prevention and cancer diagnostics in other countries. In addition, she coordinates projects, grants and research within the Pathology Department. Dr. Tetzlaff also supports and promotes the Children’s Research Institute’s Core laboratories developed by the Pediatric Pathology department.
Dr. Tetzlaff also has an administrative appointment as the Associate Dean of Postdoctoral Education and Graduate Career Development at 91ɫƵ. In this role, she guides the professional and career development of 91ɫƵ and Blood Research Institute (BRI) Postdoctoral trainees. Here, she is building career development pathways for postdocs including paths to: Academia, Teaching and Industry.
Research Experience
- Biological Specimen Banks
- Blood Banks
- Cambodia
- Career Choice
- Career Mobility
- Global Health
- Mentoring
- Mentors
- Neurosciences
- Tissue Banks
- Vocational Guidance
Leadership Positions
- Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Career Development (2014-present)
- Catalyst Bioconsulting (formerly Postdoc Industry Consultant (PICO)) faculty advisor (2014-Present)
91ɫƵ Program / Core Facilities
- CRI Pediatric Biobank
Educational Expertise
- Neurosciences
Community Partnerships
- Medical Examiner (Milwaukee County)
Research Interests
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Infant Mortality
Neuroscience
Biomarkers
Professional and career development
Entrepreneurial initiatives