University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: GHI In the News

Could Another Sickness Jump From Animals to Humans? “We Can Bet On It”

GHI Advisory Committee Member and professor of epidemiology Tony Goldberg discusses the onset of the coronavirus and why we should be prepared for another pandemic.

Land use-induced spillover: priority actions for protected and conserved area managers

GHI Director Jonathan Patz is co-author on new paper published in PARKS: The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation.

Doctor dispels concerns over COVID-19 vaccines

GHI Associate Director James Conway answers questions about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

Six-Legged Livestock Could Solve Food Shortages — Sustainably

In the Midwest, we’re used to seeing big fields dotted with cattle and steel barns bustling with broiler chickens. Beef, poultry, and pork are common in our daily meals, whether mixed in pasta or placed on a bun. But in many countries, where food shortages are common, such protein abundance is a luxury. To help …

UW atmospheric scientist bridges science, policy, public health to bring space-based data to the world

For atmospheric scientist Tracey Holloway, it’s all about connection. Connections between research and policy, connections between air quality and health, and interpersonal connections have driven Holloway, a professor in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, throughout her career. The connections she makes with …

New Major Improves Student Prep for Global Health Field

The past year has shone an intense spotlight on public health efforts all over the world. Their complexity, their interconnectedness, and their importance have never been more apparent as they have been during a global pandemic. It’s timely, then, that UW–Madison is launching a new global health major. It’s an expansion of the existing global …

‘Long overdue’: UW-Madison professors urge UW Foundation to divest from fossil fuel companies

GHI Director Jonathan Patz among faculty members urging UW Foundation to divest from fossil fuel companies.

After slow start, Wisconsin now has one of the nation’s best vaccination rates

Ajay Sethi, a GHI Advisory Committee member, shares what’s changed, where challenges still exist, and what people should keep in mind about staying safe during and after the vaccination process.

On the Hunt for the Next Pandemic

Tony Goldberg, a GHI Advisory Committee member, talks about zoonoses and the potential for a new pandemic with Celine Gounder in the Epidemic podcast.

GOP Republicans resume efforts to end state mask mandate

GHI Associate Director James Conway says now is the time to continue strict infection control measures.