New EPA report highlights disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities in the U.S., such as heat waves and flooding.
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Fall 2021-2022 Global Health Tuesdays begin September 28
September 28: Anna Kalbarczyk from Johns Hopkins University discusses White Saviorism and Decolonizing Global Health, looking at the effects on global health training.
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio
GHI Associate Director James Conway joins WTMJ Radio to discuss future COVID-19 vaccine boosters for select, high-risk population.
COVID-19 booster shot plan raises hope and questions, UW experts say
GHI Associate Director James Conway, Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi and Nasia Safdar of the School of Medicine and Public Health weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine boosters amid recent spike in cases.
Apply now to be a Global Surgery Coordinator at UW-Madison
At a time when travel is still on hold, the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a coordinator to help leverage telehealth …
A Wisconsin Idea Win-Win
Through the UniverCity Year program, CALS works with local communities to address troublesome issues while pursuing valuable teaching and research opportunities
The Climate Emergency is Now
GHI Director Jonathan Patz speaks with WORT 89.9 FM on what the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report means and the importance of taking action.
Global Warming Is Happening More Rapidly. Wisconsin Is Already Feeling It.
GHI Director Jonathan Patz discusses extreme heat and global warming trends, predictions amid release of IPCC report on climate change.
A third of white-tailed deer tested in a survey were exposed to the coronavirus
GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses cross-species coronavirus transmission, implications and more.
Study shows virus abundant in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, even among fully vaccinated
Some vaccinated people infected with COVID-19 in Wisconsin in June and July had just as much virus in their nasal passages as newly infected unvaccinated people, according to a new study published Saturday ahead of …
What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidelines
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi discusses new CDC mask guidelines, who’s affected by these changes and more.
Alumna Mengyao Niu named a 2021 Schmidt Science Fellow
Recent Global Health certificate graduate Mengyao Niu is among this year’s cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows, a prestigious program that seeks to develop the next generation of scientific leaders addressing the world’s most pressing problems.
A basic primer on the delta coronavirus variant
GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi speaks with WORT 89.9FM Madison radio to discuss potential risks of new delta coronavirus variant.
Restoring mangroves in Puerto Rico supports human health and well-being
With a new coastal resilience grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla will work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) …
UW Health: Guidance on COVID-19 vaccine boosters is a ways away
GHI Associate Director James Conway shares insight on COVID-19 booster shots.
‘It’s Science Fiction Until it Isn’t.’ UW-Madison Joins Global Institute To Help Prepare For, Prevent Future Pandemics
UW-Madison joins an international effort to create a pandemic prevention institute to help researchers, public health officials and governments respond to future pandemics.
Work With GHI: Apply to be a Global Health Undergraduate Program Academic Advisor
The Global Health Undergraduate Program is hiring an Academic Advisor to work with current and prospective undergraduate students in the Global Health Major and Global Health Certificate, serving as a primary resource for a caseload …
UW-Madison navigates COVID-19 transitions together
As campus looks to reunite this fall, GHI Advisory Committee Member Ajay Sethi offers some peace of mind in new video.
Work With GHI: Apply to be a Planetary Health Postdoctoral Research Associate
The UW-Madison Global Health Institute is hiring a postdoctoral research associate who will work with GHI Director Jonathan Patz and faculty from The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Applications are due August 9. Requirements: Ideal …
Even Wisconsin’s health experts aren’t always sure when to wear a mask. We asked five how they decide.
Find out how health experts, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, decide when to mask up amid rising vaccinations.