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Lessons from past epidemics

Deleting a gene prevents Type 1 diabetes in mice by disguising insulin-producing cells

Removing a gene from the cells that produce insulin prevents mice from developing Type 1 diabetes by sparing the cells an attack from their own immune system, a new UW–Madison study shows.

Tokyo 2021? The decision to postpone the Summer Olympics, explained

GHI Board of Visitors members Mary Wilson and John Lange help us understand why postponing the games was the best decision.

Survey: Many still find it hard to stay home during pandemic, worry about mental health during isolation

UW COVID-19 survey finds most people are ready to physically separate from others to help stop the virus — but it’s a challenge.

Can veterinarians prevent the next pandemic?

Christopher Olsen, director of the Graduate | Professional | Capstone Certificates in Global Health and professor emeritus in Veterinary Medicine, looks at links between human & animal diseases.

Vaccines Won’t Work for Some Coming Health Threats, Like Climate Change

GHI Director Jonathan Patz looks at links between the novel coronavirus and climate change.

UW researchers study COVID-19 coronavirus to try to develop treatments, vaccines

Now accepting applications to partner with UniverCity Year

UniverCity Year is seeking a new local government partner for the 2020-2023 academic years. The deadline to apply is July 27, 2020.

Taking survey can help thwart COVID-19, spread Wisconsin idea

In a fast-moving response to COVID-19, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities are joining forces to help slow the spread of the disease. And they need your help.

Where Does The Novel Coronavirus Hang Out, How Long Does It Stay And How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Christopher Olsen, director of the Graduate/Professional and Capstone Certificates in Global Health, and Nasia Safdar from UW Health look at the viruses viability on different surfaces.