University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Final MIU report proves value of targeted funding

The Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health is among the success stories for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates.

Vaccination movement undermined by its own success

Professor Alta Charo talks to Wisconsin Public Radio about how people seem to have forgotten how dangerous measles can be.

Miracle of the Moringa

Global Health certificate holders share "Miracle of the Moringa."

EPA Administrator’s WHO address completes 18-year circle

Listening to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy address the World Health Organization’s executive board, Jonathan Patz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute, could see his work coming full circle. Although he was a guest listening to McCarthy’s Jan. 29 presentation in Geneva, Patz was front and center 18 years ago …

Climate Quest Finale showcases innovative climate solutions

Five teams delivered their visions of novel approaches to help society reduce or cope with climate change and its effects at the Climate Quest Finale.

Keith Martin—physician, member of Parliament and activist—to address Global Health Symposium 2015

Dr. Keith Martin, physician, former member of Canadian Parliament, activist, to address the Global Health Symposium 2015.

Colloquium showcases how GHI awards benefit Wisconsin and the world

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

Air quality and its impact on transplants

Jamie Schauer, a GHI Advisory member and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, shows air pollution impacts transplant recipients.

Seeking sustainable urban habitat for tomorrow’s ‘metro sapiens’

Assistant scientist Jason Vargo studies the future of urbanization and how moving into cities could lead to a sustainable future.

Humanity has exceeded 4 of 9 ‘planetary boundaries,’ according to researchers

GHI Advisory member Steve Carpenter on team that shows human impact pushing earth past "safe operating space."