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14th Midwest International Economic Development Conference
In the spring of 2017, the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the 14th Midwest International Economic Development Conference on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Pyle Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The keynote speaker will be Pascaline Dupas, Associate Professor of Economics…
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Cracking The Case: The Flint water crisis and public health advocacy
Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., MPH, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and director of the pediatric residency program at Hurley Children’s Hospital in Flint, Michigan. She was recently heralded internationally for her study that exposed elevated lead blood levels in Flint children. Hanna-Attisha now directs the Michigan State University and…
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New global health awards tackle sustainable diets, antimicrobial resistance, domestic violence and more
2017 grant recipients showcase the breadth of disciplines needed to ensure health for all—from infectious diseases to economics, dairy science to biochemistry to medicine.
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Zero TB for Tibetan Kids
The Dalai Lama supports UW-Madison Global Health Institute’s collaboration with Tibetan hospital and Johns Hopkins to stop TB in Tibetan kids.
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Human Rights in Focus: The Role of Women in Africa and The Dichotomy of Human Rights in Zimbabwe
Join two courageous human rights advocates as they explore the role of women in peacebuilding, development, and conflict resolution. Jolly Okot will speak on “The Role of Women in Developing Africa,” and Jestina Mukoko will discuss “The Dichotomy of Human Rights in Zimbabwe.” Jolly Okot Jolly Okot has dedicated her life to improving the lives…