University of Wisconsin–Madison

News list

GOP Republicans resume efforts to end state mask mandate

GHI Associate Director James Conway says now is the time to continue strict infection control measures.

Child cases of COVID-19 increasing

GHI Associate Director James Conway says relaxed pandemic restrictions lead to more children infected.

A mysterious, lethal chimp disease is linked to a human illness

Tony Goldberg, a professor of epidemiology and GHI Advisory Committee member, discovers a bacterium linked to mysterious chimp deaths in Sierra Leone.

COVID-19 vaccine roll out challenges and opportunities

GHI Associate Director James Conway visits with Caroline Kingori on her Kenyan radio show.

Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications or advancement 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.

Analyzing The COVID Vaccine And Flu Season

A new variant of the coronavirus is showing up across the U.S., including Wisconsin. GHI Associate Director James Conway explains what we know. Plus, he shares his experience receiving the Pfizer vaccine while also detailing who will be vaccinated next and what the current flu season looks like.

Biden has vowed to put science first to beat the pandemic. That won’t be enough

Dominique Brossard, a member of GHI’s Advisory Committee, says facts alone don’t change our minds.

What is killing Wisconsin’s bald eagles?

Tony Goldberg, a GHI Advisory Committee member, finds clue to mysterious illness plaguing eagles around the Wisconsin River.

How to communicate with students about COVID-19, according to science

Dominique Brossard, a GHI Advisory Committee member, says student leaders and community solidarity can make a difference to student outlook on COVID-19.

We’re not out of the woods with holiday COVID-19 spike

Ajay Sethi, a GHI Advisory Committee member, says don’t let up on pandemic precautions.