The first detection of Eastern equine encephalitis in Wisconsin in 2019 was announced last week by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection. A 22-year-old quarter horse mare from Barron County was euthanized after showing symptoms of brain disease.
One Health
Fear of more dangerous second Zika, dengue infections unfounded in monkeys
An initial infection with dengue virus did not prime monkeys for an especially virulent infection of Zika virus, according to a study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Nor did a bout with Zika make a follow-on dengue infection more dangerous.
Two GHI Associate Directors study Gender Analysis for One Health with the USDA, published in EcoHealth
Scholars from UW-Madison, including GHI Associate Directors Chris Olsen and Lori DiPrete Brown, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture convened a workshop at the intersection of one health, gender analysis and women in agriculture. Their study was published in EcoHealth.
Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications intern position
GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, website maintenance and creating newsletters. The deadline to apply is August 9.
2019 Mandela Washington Update: Week Four Update
The 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship is in its fourth week of programming. Every day of the program has been chock full of site visits, networking, leadership and education sessions, public speaking events, and more.
Apply Now: Financial Specialist; HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring a Financial Specialist and a HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator.
UW-Madison honors outstanding community-university partnerships
2019 Community-University Partnership Awards, presented by Chancellor Rebecca Blank, recognize the work of individuals and organizations across Wisconsin that partner with UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students to address pressing public issues.
Research and policy priorities for edible insects
GHI postdoctoral research associate Valerie Stull and GHI Director Jonathan Patz released a policy paper about food systems, climate change and insects.
Antimicrobial usage in large dairies evaluated
GHI Advisory Committee member Ajay Sethi, along with other UW and Michigan State researchers, studied antibiotic usage in large dairies on a herd level.
Antibody responses continue evolving in Ebola survivors months after recovery
GHI Advisory Committee member Yoshihiro Kawaoka co-authored a study showing that antiviral antibodies produced by survivors of Ebola infection continue to evolve and improve after recovery.
Vaccination may help protect bats from deadly disease
GHI Seed Grant recipient Jorge Osorio contributed to new research showing that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats.
GHI receives $5,000 grant from Evjue Foundation
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) receives a $5,000 grant from the Evjue Foundation to support the Midwestern Universities for Global Health annual conference this fall.
From Mosquitoes to Antibiotic Resistance, Global Health 2019 Grants Advance Projects Across the World
GHI supports global health initiatives with 30 grants to students, faculty, staff and clinicians from across campus.
Young African Leaders Speak Out: 2019 YALI Tuesdays
JULY 2, 9, 16 and 23: Fourteen of the 25 Mandela Washington Fellows at UW-Madison this summer are deeply involved in ensuring health for their countries and communities. Attend a series of four YALI Global Health Seminars in July to listen to the scholars discuss global health issues.
In Virginia and Wisconsin, a new look at saving freshwater mussels: Could disease be a culprit in massive die-offs?
Freshwater mussels are dying across the country, including Virginia and Wisconsin. A team, including UW-Madison, looks at whether infection could be the culprit.
Native Nations_UW Leadership Summit Highlights Directions for Partnerships
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.
Social Problems Initiative projects selected
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.
WKOW: Digging Deeper – Wisconsin parents and doctors on ‘high-alert’ amid measles outbreak
GHI Associate Director James Conway discussed the growing measles outbreak with WKOW.
Wisconsin Public Television: Here and Now – Vaccine Waivers
GHI Associate Director James Conway spoke with Wisconsin Public Television about vaccine waivers (start 20:41).
Photo Gallery: To serve insects — and eat them!
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.