University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Research & Grants

UW–Madison retains research ranking

Data on UW–Madison’s 2017 expenditures show the university remains a research powerhouse with more than $1.19 billion in annual expenditures for research across all fields, about half of which comes from federal awards.

New faces join GHI

This fall semester, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has welcomed seven new team members who are committed to ensuring health for all and helping spread the institute’s mission.

Apply now for global health grants, awards

Applications are closed for 2019 global health grants and awards.

2019 Global Health Symposium tackles “Health in the Balance”

Infectious disease expert Mary Wilson keynotes the 15th annual Global Health Symposium with “Bugs and Drugs: A Shifting Landscape.”

GHI Visiting Scholar Emmanuel Makasa determined to help make surgery accessible for all

The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery reported in 2015 that about five billion worldwide — or 70 percent of the global population — lack access to safe and affordable surgery.

UW Surgery connections bring simulation training to Ethiopia

The UW simulation team recently received a UW Global Health Institute Visiting Scholar Award, which they will use to invite the Ethiopian simulation coordinator and a visiting faculty professor to Madison for a several week mentorship, evaluation and mutual learning exchange.

Henry Anderson award inspires confidence, buoys work in One Health

Grad student Laurel Myers bridges human-animal health with help from the new Henry Anderson research award.

The story of milk: Strategies and policy implications for ensuring safe milk production in Ethiopia

September 6: Join GHI visiting scholar Mestawet Taye as she discusses recommendations to inform Ethiopia-specific milk quality standards to ensure safe milk production, processing and consumption.

APPLY NOW FOR A RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH HOT

The Initiative for Health-Oriented Transportation (HOT) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute is now hiring a research associate. The successful candidate will join a global research program, Complete Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health, funded by the Wellcome Trust. The London-based Wellcome Trust. launched a near $14 million partnership in February to understand …

Local to global connection: Dairy project expands Wisconsin Idea to Ethiopia

Wisconsin’s reputation as a dairy capital is giving postdoctoral research fellow Heidi Busse the chance to develop unique partnerships in countries, such as Ethiopia, where milk is not as available.