University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: One Health

The Scientific Frontier of Vaccinating Bats Against a Deadly Fungus

Wisconsin researchers harness a raccoon virus to fight white-nose syndrome.

Advancing science through strong relationships

Henry Anderson, who established a GHI graduate student research award, believes in service, building relationships.

Mussels in trouble: Nature’s water filters in massive die-off

Tony Goldberg is a GHI Associate Director unlocking the mystery of freshwater mussel die offs with Virginia Public Radio

Newly discovered virus infects bald eagles across America

GHI Associate Director Tony Goldberg leads team that discovers virus affecting bald eagles.

Patz elected to National Academy of Medicine

Jonathan Patz, M.D., MPH, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine in recognition of his pioneering research on the connections between climate change and human health. Patz, the John P. Holton Chair of Health and the Environment with faculty appointments in the Nelson Institute …

UW-Madison named platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of only eight institutions honored as a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University. The award is the highest given by the League of American Bicyclists, the oldest advocacy organization for people who bike.

Bartholomay brings Mosquitos Y Yo to Global Health Tuesday

October 29: Join us for a Global Health Tuesday seminar with Lyric Bartholomay and Mosquitos Y Yo at 5:00 p.m. in Room 1010 at the Medical Sciences Center.

Apply now for 2020 Global Health Institute grants and awards

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is pleased to announce the application period is open for its 2020 grants and awards. This competitive grant program is designed to support global health efforts of faculty, staff and graduate students across campus, fostering the Wisconsin Idea locally and globally. Deadline extended until February 28 for …

Midwest Universities for Global Health Conference challenges colleagues to improve academic programs

In little more than 25 hours, from 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 14, colleagues from over 20 Midwest universities and organizations wrestled with how to improve global health programming for undergraduate and graduate students and to advance health across disciplines and the world. The Global Health Institute (GHI) at University …

Sustainable dairy project finds ways to lower emissions, boost profits

A six-year-long, nationwide research project has concluded with solutions to help the dairy industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions while boosting profitability.