Michele Polfuss, PhD, RN, APNP-AC/PC, FAAN (she/her/hers)

Professor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, United States

Dr. Michele Polfuss is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing and holds the position of Joint Research Chair in Nursing of Children, jointly appointed by the university and Children's Wisconsin. Her research has focused on childhood obesity and its related comorbidities, with a special focus on children who have developmental disabilities and the role of the family through parenting and feeding behaviors. She is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in both acute and primary care. Previous clinical experience includes working in pediatrics within the subspecialties of obesity, endocrinology, and cardiology. Dr. Polfuss is an active member of the International Family Nurses Association, Obesity Society, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Spina Bifida Association, and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), specifically within the Childhood Obesity Special Interest Group.

Presentation(s):

• Active and Passive Digital Health Technology Measurements in People with Physical Disabilities 1207

  Monday, October 27, 2025
  4:45 PM - 5:45 PM