University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Health Systems

U.S. could learn about cancer prevention—from Rwanda

U.S. could learn about cancer prevention—from Rwanda. Collaboration is key says GHI’s James Conway.

GHI grants support emergency medicine, women, palliative care and more

GHI grants support emergency medicine, women, palliative care and more

Mitman film looks inside Ebola from Liberian perspective

Professor Gregg Mitman shows the human side of the Liberian Ebola epidemic in his new film “In the Shadow of Ebola.”

Global Health Symposium spans disciplines, generations and the world

The 11th annual Global Health Symposium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison not only brings colleagues together from across disciplines, it provides an intergenerational forum for undergraduates, graduate students and faculty and staff to share ideas. That’s important, says Eric Obscherning, co-founder of the student-led Global Health Coalition. Faculty and staff bring experience in the nuances …

In the midst of Ebola, UW alumna learns to trust science

To many of us, flying into Liberia at the height of the Ebola epidemic would spell only danger. For Dr. Hannah Kirking, a Badger twice over and an epidemic intelligence service officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a month among villagers in Grand Cape Mount County was a chance to embody the …

Colloquium showcases how GHI awards benefit Wisconsin and the world

GHI Research Colloquium 2015 shows how GHI grants improve health in Wisconsin and beyond.

“Quality is possible here”

On this page: A father’s story The right to health Improving care in rural South Africa QI needed more than ever Empowering women and girls Face the facts but never give up hope A father’s story Dr. Balkachew Nigatu knows firsthand the anguish of a new father waiting for word from the delivery room. “When …

Deadlines approaching for faculty, staff and students to apply for grants to further global health

Deadlines near for new round of Global Health Institute grants to faculty, staff and students.

GHI offers grants for faculty, staff, students and visiting scholars

The Global Health Institute will award grants to faculty, staff and graduate students for work that advances global health research toward equitable and sustainable health for the world. Application information available now.

Tackling Ebola on many fronts

Tackling Ebola on many fronts: GHI community confronts deadly disease in the lab, on the radio, in story and through relationships