Category: One Health
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New model measures the community health impact of bicycling and walking
Everyone knows walking and bicycling is good for the health of a community, but how good? And how can city planners measure those impacts to champion bicycle and walking infrastructure?…
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Actions on Climate Crisis Offer Major Public Health Gains
GHI Director Jonathan Patz discusses how actions on climate crisis benefit health.
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2022 Global Health Symposium is April 19
April 19: The 2022 Global Health Symposium, "Making Connections: Health, Climate & Equity," includes a keynote address from Jalonne White-Newsome on advancing climate justice, a panel that introduces the U.N.…
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Finalists named for GHI Director position
Watch the presentations from the four finalists for the GHI Director position.
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Gregg Mitman’s new book highlights land use, racial injustice, and America’s shared history with Liberia
Nearly 6,000 miles separates the United States and the West African country of Liberia, but their histories are forever intertwined. In fact, Nelson Institute affiliate Gregg Mitman, who also serves…
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Current anti-COVID pills work well against omicron, but antibody drugs are less effective
The drugs behind the new pills to treat COVID-19 remain very effective against the omicron variant of the virus in lab tests, according to a new study. However, lab tests…
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Omicron causes less severe illness in animal models than previous variants
A new study confirms that, compared to earlier versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the omicron variant causes less severe disease in mice and hamsters, which are reliable models for understanding…
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UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
The National Institutes of Health is investing in three teams working to develop a vaccine against a broad range of coronaviruses. Among them is a research collaboration, the Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine…
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New paper shows: ‘A win on climate is a win for health’
From ramping up clean electricity to eliminating food waste. From designing cities for walking and biking to preserving ecosystems. Projects that lead to a low-carbon society and limit climate change…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Apply now for 2022 Global Health Grants and Awards
Application period is open for GHI Grants and Awards. Due date: January 24, 2022.
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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.
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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.
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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.
