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The Fragility of the Future and the Tug of the Past: Longevity in Latin America and the Caribbean

Professor Alberto Palloni, a member of the GHI Advisory, presents “The Fragility of the Future and the Tug of the Past: Longevity in Latin America and the Caribbean” as part of the Department of Population Health Sciences Monday Seminar Series. The talk looks at the decline in mortality that began in the region as early …

Goldberg joins Wis. group discussion Ebola

GHI Associate Director Tony Goldberg joined more than 200 health care and government officials in Milwaukee to discuss how Wisconsin would handle an Ebola outbreak.

New nonprofit supports women in science

Earth Science Women's Network grows into nonprofit organization, is part of 4W initiative.

Climate Change, Energy Demand, and Population Health: Modeling Risks from Extreme Heat and Air Pollution

The Department of Population Health Sciences is pleased to announce our seminar on Monday, October 13, will be presented by Vijay Limaye, PhD, 2015 California Epidemiologic Investigation Service Fellow in the Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Public Health.  He will be speaking on “Climate Change, Energy Demand, and Population Health: Modeling …

What the U.S. is doing to prevent an Ebola outbreak

GHI Associate Director Tony Goldberg discusses Ebola on WPR, from biology to public education.

Information available for safe travel in Western Africa

Due to the Ebola outbreak, UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf has provided information about travel in western Africa.

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka wins Breakthrough Award

Influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a member of the GHI Advisory, wins a Popular Mechanics 2014 Breakthrough Award.

UW-Madison hires first international safety and security director

UW-Madison has hired its first international safety director to help ensure safe global travel for faculty, staff and students.

The Guardian: Tackling global warming will improve health, save lives, and save money

EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Dr. Susan Hedman will discuss EPA’s plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants, building on current efforts by states, cities and businesses across the country to address the risks of climate change. EPA’s proposal reflects that different states have a different mix of sources and opportunities, and reflects the important role of states as …