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Long delays prescribing new antibiotics hinder market for needed drugs

U.S. hospitals wait over a year on average to begin prescribing newly developed antibiotics, a delay that might threaten the supply or discourage future development of needed drugs. Warren Rose, a professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, studied this delay and its consequences.

UW alumna Sadat Abiri’s global fight against mental health stigma

UW Nursing, SMPH and global health certificate alumna Sadat Abiri discusses her pursuit of improvement and reduced stigma in mental health care.

On Wisconsin women’s issue features 4W-led campaign

4W led the campaign to commemorate the 150th anniversary of women graduating from UW-Madison. On Wisconsin celebrates some of UW’s notable women in its latest issue.

Antimicrobial usage in large dairies evaluated

GHI Advisory Committee member Ajay Sethi, along with other UW and Michigan State researchers, studied antibiotic usage in large dairies on a herd level.

UW–Madison heritage marker honors Ho-Chunk, recognizes land as ancestral home

A new heritage marker on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk, acknowledges the circumstances that led to their forced removal, and honors the Ho-Chunk Nation’s history of resistance and resilience. At a dedication ceremony June 18, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank described the plaque as …

Antibody responses continue evolving in Ebola survivors months after recovery

GHI Advisory Committee member Yoshihiro Kawaoka co-authored a study showing that antiviral antibodies produced by survivors of Ebola infection continue to evolve and improve after recovery.

Vaccination may help protect bats from deadly disease

GHI Seed Grant recipient Jorge Osorio contributed to new research showing that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats.

GHI receives $5,000 grant from Evjue Foundation

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) receives a $5,000 grant from the Evjue Foundation to support the Midwestern Universities for Global Health annual conference this fall.

From Mosquitoes to Antibiotic Resistance, Global Health 2019 Grants Advance Projects Across the World

GHI supports global health initiatives with 30 grants to students, faculty, staff and clinicians from across campus.

UW-Madison GHI named Center of Excellence in Global Virus Network

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has been named a Center of Excellence in the Global Virus Network (GVN).