Rebecca Alcock, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is constantly working to innovate in the field of global health systems engineering. Alcock received a …
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GHI-One Health Center-West Africa in Sierra Leone to expand One Health collaboration efforts locally and globally
GHI is pleased to share the opening of the GHI-One Health Center Sierra Leone, led by Alhaji N’jai with support from Project 1808, Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition, University of Sierra Leone, and the Ministry of Health.
May Global Health Tuesday to focus on women global health leaders
Watch the full recording of our recent Global Health Tuesday: Women. Leadership and Global Health here on our Youtube channel. Join the UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) for this month’s Global Health Tuesday: Women, Leadership …
Work with GHI: Apply to be a Communications Intern
Students interested in supporting communications, editorial and events at the Global Health Institute with demonstrated interest in life sciences communication, global health and journalism are encouraged to apply! Position starts immediately and will continue through …
2023 Global Health Symposium “One Planet, One Health” highlights interdisciplinary approaches, diverse array of global health research
On April 4, the Global Health Institute (GHI) and the Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) convened the 18th Annual Global Health Symposium, “One Planet, One Health.” From GHI …
March 28 Global Health Tuesday to focus on migration and health
Watch the full recording of our recent Global Health Tuesday: Global Health and Migration here on our YouTube channel. Join the UW-Madison Global Health Institute on March 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. on for this month’s Global …
UW-Madison Global Health Institute and Ella Foundation ink agreement to establish the first-ever “UW-Madison One Health Center” in India to advance vaccines, therapeutics, and global health education
The UW-Madison Global One Health Center looks to advance global health through exchanges, research, education, and outreach to increase capacity for monitoring, surveillance, and preventing infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Focus to develop …
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2023 Global Health Symposium is April 4
Global Health Symposium “One Planet, One Health” to be held April 4, co-hosted by GHI and the Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health. GHI Director Jorge Osorio will be the keynote speaker. A panel will explore the dimensions of One Health in their work, and posters from across campus will showcase global health projects.
Read GHI’s 2021-2022 Impact Report
Read GHI’s 2021-2022 Impact Report
Fall Global Health Tuesdays explore infectious diseases, vaccines and migration
DECEMBER 6: Global Health Tuesday: Take a look at GHI’s One Health Centers across the world and learn how international collaboration advances research, health equity and more.
The “Jalisconsin Idea”
GHI Advisory Committee member Eduardo Santana Castellón receives the Environmental Merit Award from the Jalisco (Mexico) State Congress.
From The Guardian: Newly identified Langya virus tracked after China reports dozens of cases
Dozens in China have contracted the virus that can cause fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and muscle aches. It is believed to have spread from animals to humans.
Study Connects Climate Hazards to 58% of Infectious Diseases
Former GHI Director Jonathan Patz is co-author on a new study that links climate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought to worsening disease in people.
GHI opens new Colombian collaboration opportunities for UW researchers
With GHI One Health Colombia, the Global Health Institute invites UW researchers to collaborate with colleagues and communities in Colombia for mutual benefit.
Summer webinar looks at benefits of industrialized hemp
JUNE 21: Panelists from UW-Madison, UW Health, the University of Lagos, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance will join the webinar and launch of the new report, “Industrializing Hemp to Advance the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.”
2022 GHI grants address the complexity of global health challenges
Establishing a cohort of girls in Zimbabwe to examine how well the HPV vaccine works over time Assessing the health of sanctuary chimpanzees in Uganda and Republic of Congo by identifying the viruses in their …
From STAT: U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak
With a case discovered in the U.S., concern grows about the spread of the monkeypox infection.
Colombia-UW agreement opens new doors for global health training and research
A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Colombian government opens opportunities for research and bilateral exchanges for students and researchers, says Jorge Osorio, the new director of the UW-Madison Global Health Institute …
Bharat Biotech co-founder receives honorary degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes these extraordinary contributions of delivering over4 billion vaccines to people in 123 countries by awarding Krishna the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and an honorary degree in 2022.