University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: News

What the U.S. is doing to prevent an Ebola outbreak

GHI Associate Director Tony Goldberg discusses Ebola on WPR, from biology to public education.

Information available for safe travel in Western Africa

Due to the Ebola outbreak, UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf has provided information about travel in western Africa.

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka wins Breakthrough Award

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a member of the GHI Advisory, wins a Popular Mechanics 2014 Breakthrough Award.

UW-Madison hires first international safety and security director

UW-Madison has hired its first international safety director to help ensure safe global travel for faculty, staff and students.

The Guardian: Tackling global warming will improve health, save lives, and save money

Conway part of consortium that’s improving global child health education

Dr. James Conway and Midwest Consortium improve global health child health education.

Patz shows challenge/opportunity in climate change in Huff Post article

7 million deaths from air pollution, not enough exercise, rising greenhouse gasses – Patz shows climate change threats/opportunities in Huff Post article.

Winning climate change solutions range from meat processing to mindfulness

The Climate Quest competition to spur innovative climate change solutions is down to five, including GHI researchers.

GHI associate director looks at the flu season

Dr. James Conway, the Global Health Institute associate director for health sciences, discusses this year’s flu vaccine and who is most at risk on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller show.

Patz’ JAMA article generates worldwide attention for climate and health

International attention for JAMA article on climate change and health by Jonathan Patz and colleagues.