Freshwater mussels are dying across the country, including Virginia and Wisconsin. A team, including UW-Madison, looks at whether infection could be the culprit.
UW-Madison and the 12 Native Nations in Wisconsin met for a discussion about new ways to improve health services, preserve the environment and expand educational opportunities, among other aspects of native life.
GHI Advisory Committee member Susan Paskewitz’s project on six-legged livestock was one of five selected for funding as part of the UW-Madison Contemporary Social Problems Initiative.
GHI Associate Director James Conway discussed the growing measles outbreak with WKOW.
GHI Associate Director James Conway spoke with Wisconsin Public Television about vaccine waivers (start 20:41).
Students, faculty and community members whipped up and ate tasty dishes made partly of crickets, mealworms and other insects, at an April 26 Cooking with Insects workshop. Check out some photos from the workshop.
The Director of Advancement will report to the Director of the Global Health Institute and will have lead responsibility for directing GHI fundraising activities. Apply by May 20.
Listen to Chef Joseph Yoon speak with WPR host Rob Ferrett about the benefits of eating edible insects. Yoon is in Madison for the Swarm-to-Table event series.
Carbone Cancer Center’s Cancer Health Disparities Initiative found the Latino population in south-central Wisconsin has strengths and challenges.
GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, creating newsletters and writing stories. The deadline to apply is April 19.