RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time
8-9:15 a.m.
Location
1333 Sterling Hall
Description
Man-made climate change affects the environment in which we live and has a dramatic effect on our health. Inspired by the Wisconsin RISE initiative, this session will explore the possibilities and challenges of conducting research on climate change and health. Dr. Allen will discuss the heat waves and cardiovascular risk in aging Black adults. Dr. Wendland will address floods and women's reproductive health in Malawi. Dr. Abadie will cover hurricanes and injection risk in rural Puerto Rico.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-265-2631 (voice only) or email outreach@iris.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, February 11, 2025, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.