Why Pathogen Research Matters
The ability to safely study harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens is critically important for protecting public health and the food supply. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to ensuring that its researchers who work with high-risk pathogens have safe and secure laboratories and receive training and certification to ensure their investigations are conducted safely.
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Sewer sleuthing, air vacuuming scientists keep tabs on COVID-19
November 4, 2022 -
Most preprint studies of COVID-19 hold up through peer-review
October 11, 2022
UW–Madison responds to bill prohibiting gain-of-function research at Wisconsin universities
University officials have significant concerns about a proposed bill that, as written, could stifle pathogen-related research in the state.
Sewer sleuthing, air vacuuming scientists keep tabs on COVID-19
Neighboring pathology labs at UW Madison team up to trace viruses in the air and in the sewers.