University of Wisconsin–Madison

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GHI Celebrates 10 Years of Impact

Badger Talks – Does omicron change our pandemic future?

GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses research on new variant, importance of patience and more.

Patz stepping down at Global Health Institute to concentrate on climate and health

Deadline extended: Applications for new director due January 20. See information below. Jonathan Patz, M.D., MPH, has announced his plan to step down as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) in July 2022 to focus more on climate change and planetary health during his sabbatical next year and beyond. Patz, the …

At U.N. Climate Conference, UW observers look to civil society to save the planet

UW’s Sumudu Atapattu, Nova Tebbe, Jonathan Patz, Greg Nemet and Dekila Chungyalpa reflect on the U.N. climate change conference, COP26, and what it means for the future of human and planetary health.

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Administrative Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an administrative assistant for the upcoming spring semester. The position will be both in-person and remote as needed. Specific duties include assisting with awards and grant program management and general support for the Administrative Manager. Please note that UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 …

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.

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Office Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an office assistant for the upcoming spring semester to start as soon as possible. The position will be working in our office located in the Medical Sciences Center during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and help with occasional evening events as well. Remote work …

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $4 million in awards to health equity initiatives

GHI’s 4W Initiative to partner on Health Equity for Criminal Justice Impacted Women through Access to Housing program.

Apply now for 2022 Global Health Grants and Awards

Application period is open for GHI Grants and Awards. Due date: January 24, 2022.

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.