University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Nature: Palliative care – The other opioid issue

Pain relief is a human right -- but the "war on drugs" has made it difficult to access the powerful pain killers some patients need. GHI's Jim Cleary provides insight.

New York Times: In the face of Zika, researchers in the University of Wisconsin-Madison primate lab continue to share their results with speed and openness

In the face of Zika, researchers in the University of Wisconsin-Madison primate lab continue to share their results with speed and openness

Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute Lecture Series

“Understanding Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Kyrgyzstan: A Grounded Theory Study” by Sultanate Childress MSW, Ph.D, University of Maryland.

Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG)

Topic: The 2016 Reign of Elizaberhkingia in Wisconsin. Need parking?  No problem.  Park in the lot with the blue lines between the SVM and the WVDL. UWVeterinary Care has donated their slots for this meeting.  Park next to the livestock trailers. Can’t make it to the WVDL? Join the webcast.  Dial in for audio. IDIG …

Bacteria prevents mosquitoes from spreading Zika, UW-Madison study says

A bacteria found in butterflies and bees can help prevent the spread of Zika virus, suggesting that mosquitoes could be infected with the bacteria and released into the wild to control Zika outbreaks, UW-Madison researchers said Friday.

Benign bacteria block mosquitoes from transmitting Zika, chikungunya viruses

UW researchers release latest advancements in Zika research

CPCP Second Annual Retreat

The day-long program will feature a keynote lecture by Dr. Phil Bourne, the Associate Director for Data Science of the NIH, and presentations by CPCP faculty, postdocs and students. In addition to presentations, there will be poster sessions, and ample opportunities to connect with the speakers and other event attendees. The Center for Predictive Computational Phenotyping is developing innovative computational and …

Monkey study shows Zika infection prolonged in pregnancy

UW researchers have shown that Zika infection is prolonged in pregnancy

Bike to the Library Week

It’s simple, when you bike to the library during Bike to the Library week, (between June 19 and 25; dates vary by individual library), you will receive a bookmark with a link to enter a drawing for prizes! 50+ libraries in the great state of Wisconsin one week in June bikes + kids + grown-ups + books healthy bodies …

Member of GHI Advisory receives Japan Academy Award

Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a researcher from UW-Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine and member of the GHI Advisory, to receive Japan Academy award on June 27, 2016