University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Research & Grants

New GHI report examines hemp and UN Sustainable Development Goals

A new report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) outlines how industrial hemp can contribute to the United Nations framework for a sustainable and equitable future for all. The report, “Industrializing Hemp to Advance the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),’” suggests academia is critical to addressing  gaps in research and …

Cutting air pollution emissions would save 50,000 U.S. lives, $600 billion each year

Eliminating air pollution emissions from energy-related activities in the United States would prevent more than 50,000 premature deaths each year and provide more than $600 billion in benefits each year from avoided illness and death, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Published today in the journal GeoHealth, the study reports the …

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Administrative Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an administrative assistant for the upcoming spring semester. The position will be both in-person and remote as needed. Specific duties include assisting with awards and grant program management and general support for the Administrative Manager. Please note that UW-Madison employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 …

Apply now to be a Global Surgery Coordinator at UW-Madison

At a time when travel is still on hold, the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a coordinator to help leverage telehealth and maintain strong connections with global partners. In the department, faculty, staff and trainees regularly support international clinical, research and …