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Global Health Tuesdays return January 25 with look at childhood cancer
January 25: Global Health Tuesday’s return with “How I Live.” In a new format, you’re asked to watch the film first, then join the panel discussion with filmmakers. Details inside.
Badger Talks – Does omicron change our pandemic future?
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses research on new variant, importance of patience and more.
Patz stepping down at Global Health Institute to concentrate on climate and health
Deadline extended: Applications for new director due January 20. See information below. Jonathan Patz, M.D., MPH, has announced his plan to step down as director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) in …
At U.N. Climate Conference, UW observers look to civil society to save the planet
UW’s Sumudu Atapattu, Nova Tebbe, Jonathan Patz, Greg Nemet and Dekila Chungyalpa reflect on the U.N. climate change conference, COP26, and what it means for the future of human and planetary health.
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 …
What’s known about COVID-19 in deer
GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses ongoing research into deer as a reservoir for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and more.
Work with GHI: Apply to be an Office Assistant
The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an office assistant for the upcoming spring semester to start as soon as possible. The position will be working in our office located in the Medical Sciences …
Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $4 million in awards to health equity initiatives
GHI’s 4W Initiative to partner on Health Equity for Criminal Justice Impacted Women through Access to Housing program.
Apply now for 2022 Global Health Grants and Awards
Application period is open for GHI Grants and Awards. Due date: January 24, 2022.
David Ira Epstein: 2021 Distinguished Achievement Award
GHI Board of Visitors Member David Ira Epstein receives 2021 Distinguished Achievement Award from the UW-Madison College of Engineering.
Exploring COVID-19 vaccines for kids
Experts on the front lines of pediatric vaccine development and public health, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, spoke during a Fearless Science Speaker Series webinar hosted by the Morgridge Institute on COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Indian home-grown COVID-19 shot wins WHO emergency use approval
Bharat Biotech Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine approved by World Health Organization. Bharat Biotech founder and CEO Krishna Ella is a member of the GHI Board of Visitors.
ProPublica’s Caroline Chen is UW–Madison’s fall Science Journalist in Residence
Chen to headline a Crossroads of Ideas lecture with GHI Advisory Committee Members Dominique Brossard and Ajay Sethi.
300 interviews: Ajay Sethi’s pandemic pivot
GHI Advisory Committee member and epidemiologist Ajay Sethi has done more than 300 media interviews to explain COVID-19 and its consequences.
Q&A: Air quality scientist Dr. Tracey Holloway keeps her eyes on the future
GHI Advisory Committee Member and Nelson Institute professor Tracey Holloway shares about her air quality work on campus and affiliation with Science Moms.
Peace Corps Breakfast: Global Issues of Environment, Health & Community
Join the UW-Madison Global Health Institute and Peace Corps at UW-Madison Wednesday, September 29 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. for Peace Corps Breakfast: Global Issues of Environment, Health & Community. The seminar features Returning Peace Corps Volunteers …
EPA Report Shows Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change on Socially Vulnerable Populations in the United States
New EPA report highlights disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities in the U.S., such as heat waves and flooding.
Fall 2021-2022 Global Health Tuesdays begin September 28
Watch for the spring Global Health Tuesday webinars, which begin January 25. Check out the videos from the fall series here.
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio to discuss future COVID-19 vaccine boosters for select, high-risk population.