University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2020

PHS Faculty-led WAVE I and WAVE II Covid-19 Antibody Surveillance Findings

A paper, Population Changes in Seroprevalence among a Statewide Sample in the United States, authored by UW-Madison faculty, including Population Health Sciences faculty Kristen Malecki, Paul Peppard, Ajay Sethi, Lisa Cadmus Bertram, and Corinne Engelman is due to be released soon. This important Covid-19 Antibody surveillance study will provide essential information for public health officials …

HIP Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Toolkit

The Health innovation Program, lead my Professor of Population Health Sciences, Maureen Smith, in partnership with UW Health, has released a COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Toolkit. This toolkit, intended for healthcare administrators, policymakers, and researchers interested in equitably distributing vaccinations to healthcare personnel, can be used to improve the equity of the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations …

Kristen Malecki Appointed to National Academies’ standing committee on the Use of Emerging Science for Environmental Health Decisions

Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, Kristen Malecki has been appointed to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Standing Committee on the Use of Emerging Science for Environmental Health Decisions (ESEHD). This committee examines and discusses issues on the use of new science, tools, and research methodologies for environmental health decisions. Workshops convened …

Oguzhan Alagoz Paper in the Annals of Internal Medicine

Oguzhan Alagoz, Department of Population Health Sciences alum and Affiliate, has had his paper, “Effect of Timing of and Adherence to Social Distancing Measures on COVID-19 Burden in the United States: A Simulation Modeling Approach” published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. To read Dr. Alagoz’s paper, see here.

Jonathan Patz Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Professor of Population Health Sciences and Director of the Global Health Institute, Jonathan Patz, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) on October 18th, 2020. Dr. Patz’s work examines the health effects of global environmental change. During his career, he has co-chaired the health expert panel of the US National Assessment on Climate Change …

How the Election could Impact Black-White Disparities in Maternal and Child Health- Tiffany Green in Medical News Today

In her article in Medical News Today, Tiffany Green, Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, explores what the US election could entail for black-white disparities in maternal and child health. Dr. Green examines the potential impact on black mothers and children in light of possible future policy changes to the Affordable …

Rebecca Myerson study reveals coverage for people with pre-existing conditions improved under the Affordable Care Act

A recent UW–Madison study led by Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences, Rebecca Myerson, has revealed that health insurance coverage for people with chronic diseases increased by 7 percentage points following key Affordable Care Act provisions that were implemented in 2014. Read the full story here

Tiffany Green to Co-Chair the Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County

The Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County (BMCHA) has been formally launched by The Dane County Health Council and the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, with Tiffany Green, Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, as Co-Chair. The alliance works to create a community-informed strategy and framework to improve …

JAMA Network Open interview with Ajay Sethi

The JAMA Network interviewed Ajay Sethi, Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences and Song Gao, Assistant Professor of Geography on the subject “Do Stay at Home Orders Reduce Covid-19 Infection Rates?” See the discussion here

GRE Requirement Change for Prospective Students due to COVID-19

GRE requirements for prospective students applying to the Department of Population Health Sciences’ graduate programs have changed. Please see Admissions Eligibility & Requirements for details.