The University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes these extraordinary contributions of delivering over4 billion vaccines to people in 123 countries by awarding Krishna the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and an honorary degree in 2022.
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University of Wisconsin News: Understanding the human-animal interplay of COVID-19 and other diseases
Tony Goldberg, a member of the GHI Advisory Committee, knows that most human diseases, like COVID-19, don’t start — or end — with our species. These diseases are really a part of our whole ecosystem, and that includes the animals we interact with.
Current anti-COVID pills work well against omicron, but antibody drugs are less effective
The drugs behind the new pills to treat COVID-19 remain very effective against the omicron variant of the virus in lab tests, according to a new study. However, lab tests also showed that the available …
Omicrom causes less severe illness in animal models than previous variants
A new study confirms that, compared to earlier versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the omicron variant causes less severe disease in mice and hamsters, which are reliable models for understanding COVID-19. The findings, previously available …
UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
The National Institutes of Health is investing in three teams working to develop a vaccine against a broad range of coronaviruses. Among them is a research collaboration, the Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine consortium, led by UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Professor of Pathobiological Sciences Yoshihiro Kawaoka, who is also a GHI Advisory Committee member.
Badger Talks – Does omicron change our pandemic future?
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses research on new variant, importance of patience and more.
What’s known about COVID-19 in deer
GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses ongoing research into deer as a reservoir for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and more.
Exploring COVID-19 vaccines for kids
Experts on the front lines of pediatric vaccine development and public health, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, spoke during a Fearless Science Speaker Series webinar hosted by the Morgridge Institute on COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Indian home-grown COVID-19 shot wins WHO emergency use approval
Bharat Biotech Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine approved by World Health Organization. Bharat Biotech founder and CEO Krishna Ella is a member of the GHI Board of Visitors.
ProPublica’s Caroline Chen is UW–Madison’s fall Science Journalist in Residence
Chen to headline a Crossroads of Ideas lecture with GHI Advisory Committee Members Dominique Brossard and Ajay Sethi.
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
GHI Advisory Committee member and epidemiologist Ajay Sethi has done more than 300 media interviews to explain COVID-19 and its consequences.
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio to discuss future COVID-19 vaccine boosters for select, high-risk population.
COVID-19 booster shot plan raises hope and questions, UW experts say
GHI Associate Director James Conway, Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi and Nasia Safdar of the School of Medicine and Public Health weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine boosters amid recent spike in cases.
A third of white-tailed deer tested in a survey were exposed to the coronavirus
GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses cross-species coronavirus transmission, implications and more.
Study shows virus abundant in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, even among fully vaccinated
Some vaccinated people infected with COVID-19 in Wisconsin in June and July had just as much virus in their nasal passages as newly infected unvaccinated people, according to a new study published Saturday ahead of …
What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidelines
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses new CDC mask guidelines, who’s affected by these changes and more.
A basic primer on the delta coronavirus variant
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi speaks with WORT 89.9FM Madison radio to discuss potential risks of new delta coronavirus variant.
UW Health: Guidance on COVID-19 vaccine boosters is a ways away
GHI Associate Director James Conway shares insight on COVID-19 booster shots.
‘It’s Science Fiction Until it Isn’t.’ UW-Madison Joins Global Institute To Help Prepare For, Prevent Future Pandemics
UW-Madison joins an international effort to create a pandemic prevention institute to help researchers, public health officials and governments respond to future pandemics.
UW-Madison navigates COVID-19 transitions together
As campus looks to reunite this fall, GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi offers some peace of mind in new video.