University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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 …

How high income inequality is hurting America’s health

CBS news covers UW research that shows how high income inequality hurts health.

For soybean growers, hidden cost of climate change tops $11 billion

For soybean growers, hidden cost of climate change tops $11 billion

Dr. Janis P. Tupesis joining GHI leadership

Dr. Janis P. Tupesis, emergency medicine physician and current chair of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Global Health Oversight Committee for UW Hospitals and Clinics, will be serving as the GHI-GME Liaison.

Ebola whole virus vaccine shown effective, safe in primates

GHI Advisory member Yoshihiro Kawaoka leads group that shows Ebola whole virus vaccine is effective, safe in primates.

Six student projects awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowships for 2015-2016

Global health students/projects among Wisconsin Idea Fellowship winners for 2015-16.

For UW-Madison scientists, Northern Wisconsin serves as a lab and a classroom

For UW-Madison scientists, Northern Wisconsin serves as lab to measure greenhouse gases, and a classroom for local students.

New World Voices: Jonathan Patz on climate change and health; UW alumna Carybeth Reddy on why she loves the world

New in World Voices: Jonathan Patz at the University of Geneva; Global health certificate alumna and Peace Corps volunteer Carybeth Reddy on why she loves the world.

Monona, Wis., introduces Year of the Bike

GHI researcher Maggie Grabow sows seeds for Monona, Wis., Year of the Bike.

Professor Alta Charo: Education is best remedy for anti-vaccine movement

UW bioethics professor Alta Charo: Education is best remedy for anti-vaccine movement.