University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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.

Restoring mangroves in Puerto Rico supports human health and well-being

With a new coastal resilience grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla will work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) to restore mangroves along the coast of Puerto Rico. “Health is central to everything,” says Maria Moreno, associate for experiential …

‘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.

Even Wisconsin’s health experts aren’t always sure when to wear a mask. We asked five how they decide.

Find out how health experts, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, decide when to mask up amid rising vaccinations.

How Can We Prevent the Next Zoonotic Disease Outbreak?

GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses threat of future zoonotic disease outbreaks, current pandemic and more.

UW program to provide up to $2 million in funding to support Black mothers, infants

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public will provide up to $2 million to improve Black maternal and infant health.

Wisconsin Public Radio COVID-19 Update

GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi joins WPR for a discussion on new masking guidelines, transmission among unvaccinated individuals and more.

How Much Higher Are COVID-19 Rates Among Unvaccinated Wisconsinites?

GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses COVID-19 transmission among unvaccinated residents.

Study blames climate change for 37% of global heat deaths

GHI Director Jonathan Patz shares insight on new research linking climate change to global heat deaths.