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2023 Global Health Symposium “One Planet, One Health” highlights interdisciplinary approaches, diverse array of global health research
On April 4, the Global Health Institute (GHI) and the Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) convened the 18th Annual Global Health Symposium, “One Planet, One Health.” From GHI …
Abbott four part docuseries travels to Colombia, shares work from GHI-One Health Center
In the fourth episode of Abbott’s branded content series with Warner Bros. Discovery, The Virus Hunt, follow scientists and researchers — including Director Jorge Osorio — as they uncover a mosquito-borne virus that was previously unknown in Colombia.
March 28 Global Health Tuesday to focus on migration and health
Watch the full recording of our recent Global Health Tuesday: Global Health and Migration here on our YouTube channel. Join the UW-Madison Global Health Institute on March 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. on for this month’s Global …
GHI is Hiring: Apply to be a Research Associate Professor
The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison works at the intersection of health, equity and sustainability. Our work is grounded in a global health ethic and the One Health principle that recognizes …
UW-Madison launches center in India to develop vaccines, study disease
The Cap Times shares news of GHI’s One Health Center in India, future development plans, upholding the Wisconsin Idea and more.
GHI One Health Center-India
The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) joined campus partners in India for a Badger Utsav Sunday, February 5, 2023, to celebrate Badgers Building a Better World. GHI was joined by both Dr. Krishna Ella, who …
UW-Madison Global Health Institute and Ella Foundation ink agreement to establish the first-ever “UW-Madison One Health Center” in India to advance vaccines, therapeutics, and global health education
The UW-Madison Global One Health Center looks to advance global health through exchanges, research, education, and outreach to increase capacity for monitoring, surveillance, and preventing infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Focus to develop …
Kushner, Jennifer
Joint study finds Oropouche virus as an emerging cause of acute febrile illness in Colombia
GHI collaboration with National University of Colombia and Abbott sheds light on Oropouche virus, possible mitigation methods and more.
2023 Global Health Symposium is April 4
Global Health Symposium “One Planet, One Health” to be held April 4, co-hosted by GHI and the Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health. GHI Director Jorge Osorio will be the keynote speaker. A panel will explore the dimensions of One Health in their work, and posters from across campus will showcase global health projects.
Read GHI’s 2021-2022 Impact Report
Read GHI’s 2021-2022 Impact Report
GHI is Hiring: Apply to be an Administrative Specialist
The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison works at the intersection of health, equity and sustainability. Our work is grounded in a global health ethic and the One Health principle that recognize …
Fall Global Health Tuesdays explore infectious diseases, vaccines and migration
DECEMBER 6: Global Health Tuesday: Take a look at GHI’s One Health Centers across the world and learn how international collaboration advances research, health equity and more.
The “Jalisconsin Idea”
GHI Advisory Committee member Eduardo Santana Castellón receives the Environmental Merit Award from the Jalisco (Mexico) State Congress.
From The Guardian: Newly identified Langya virus tracked after China reports dozens of cases
Dozens in China have contracted the virus that can cause fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and muscle aches. It is believed to have spread from animals to humans.
Study Connects Climate Hazards to 58% of Infectious Diseases
Former GHI Director Jonathan Patz is co-author on a new study that links climate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought to worsening disease in people.
July global health webinar to discuss U.S. blacklegged tick population
Watch the video from the July 26 Global Health Tuesday on blacklegged ticks in the U.S.
Omicron causes less severe illness in animal models than previous variants
A new study confirms that, compared to earlier versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the omicron variant causes less severe disease in mice and hamsters, which are reliable models for understanding COVID-19. The findings, previously available …
UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
The National Institutes of Health is investing in three teams working to develop a vaccine against a broad range of coronaviruses. Among them is a research collaboration, the Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine consortium, led by UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Professor of Pathobiological Sciences Yoshihiro Kawaoka, who is also a GHI Advisory Committee member.