One Health News & Events
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Opportunities & Updates: CPHAZ Student Mentorship Event | SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in Pets Study | ISOHA Journal Call for Submission | #nOHvember
Upcoming Webinars & Events: American Public Health Association Webinar Listings
One Health Student Committee: End-of-Semester Message from the OHSC
Past Events: The Hammond Lecture | Fall 2020 One Health Seminar Series | Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Panel Talk
CPHAZ Student Mentorship Event
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) is hosting a Student Mentorship event throughout the winter semester months from January to April 2021. This is an opportunity for University of Guelph students to interact with different One Health professionals in academia, public health, and research sectors. The event will be virtual using Microsoft Teams and there is limited enrollment, so don't wait too long to register! For more information about this event and for registration please go to the CPHAZ website.
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When? Every other Tuesday from January 2021 - April 2021
Time? 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Start date? Tuesday, Jan 12th
Where? Virtually using Microsoft Teams
Who can attend? Any undergraduate or graduate students from the University of Guelph
Cost? It’s FREE, but there will be limited enrollment of only 8 students per mentor
If you have any questions about the event please contact Julia Luca, the CPHAZ Program Coordinator, at cphaz@uoguelph.ca.
SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in Pets Study
Drs. Scott Weese and Dorothee Bienzle from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph are recruiting Canadian veterinary clinic staff who have had COVID-19 themselves for a study to learn more about the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from people to their own pets (dogs, cats, ferrets).
Find more information about the study here.
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ISOHA Journal Call for Submissions
The International Student One Health Alliance invites submissions for their journal. Submissions can be research articles, commentaries, review pieces, and creative works (e.g. poetry, graphics and art, etc.). All submissions must reflect or involve the One Health Approach.
Current students worldwide are welcome to submit!
Submission deadline: January 8, 2020
Submit here.
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#nOHvember
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our month-long #nOHvember campaign on Instagram and Twitter! The One Health Institute, One Health Student Committee, and Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) decided to extend November 3rd - World One Health Day - for an entire month of One Health recognition. From student spotlights to One Health webinars, it sure was a fun month to learn more about One Health at the University of Guelph and beyond.
#nOHvember may be over, but make sure to stay connected on Twitter and Instagram for ongoing One Health content, events, and opportunities!
One Health Twitter: @OneHealthUofG
CPHAZ Twitter: @cphaz
OHSC Instagram: @onehealthuofg
CPHAZ Instagram: @cphazguelph
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American Public Health Association Webinar Listings
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APHA works with many partners to host and publicize webinars that bring public health information to as many people as possible.
Climate change and health equity: Tribal challenges and actions
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM (EST)
The Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank, in partnership with APHA and with support from CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health/ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, invites you to join a conversation on climate and health in tribal communities.
Find more information and registration for this webinar here.
The Pandemic and Social Isolation: Considerations to Support LGBT Older Adults
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM (EST)
As we head into winter, the current climate poses increased risks for social isolation for vulnerable populations. Join Brown School alumna Sherrill Wayland, MSW, for a discussion regarding LGBT older adults. Considerations for social service providers will be shared, along with ideas for how family and friends can be supportive during this unique time.
Find more information and registration for this webinar here.
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End-of-Semester Message from the OHSC
Thank you to everyone who attended OHSC events this year, it was great to meet so many new students and catch up with familiar faces!
This fall we hosted the What is One Health? Seminar, (Net)Working Wednesday with Amy Greer, ran our inaugural World One Health Congress Scholarship competition, fundraised for the Iqaluit Humane Society and OHSC events, facilitated two internship positions for Planet Madagascar, welcomed new OHSC executive members, collaborated on the #nOHvember campaign, and shared many more OH facts and activities over our Instagram and website! We have a lot planned for next semester so make sure to follow us on Instagram!
We also want YOUR input for our future events and priorities so check your emails for the upcoming U of G One Health Townhall Survey! This will be released before the new year.
See you all in the winter and have a great break! Congrats on completing F20, Gryphons
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Missed an event? No problem! Find out more about past events below and on the One Health website & YouTube channel.
2020 Hammond Lecture - Wastes, Water, and Food: The One Health Links to Human and Wildlife Health
October 7, 2020 | Virtual
The One Health Institute was thrilled to collaborate with the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Sciences to put on the 2020 Hammond Lecture.
The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Karen Kidd who holds the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Environmental Health and is a Professor jointly in the Department of Biology and the School of Earth, Environment and Society at McMaster University. She was joined by University of Guelph panelists Dr. Paul Sibley (School of Environmental Sciences), Dr. Heather Murphy (Department of Pathobiology), and Dr. Claire Jardine (Department of Pathobiology).
Watch the recording here.
Fall 2020 One Health Seminar Series
The Fall 2020 One Health Seminar Series featured a great lineup of speakers from across disciplines. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about One Health and to hear about One Health work at the University of Guelph and beyond. Stay tuned for the Winter 2021 One Health Seminar Series!
September 23, 2020 | Virtual
The Global Burden of Animal Diseases: A New Addition to One Health Data Resources
Presented by: Dr. Deb Stacey (Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science) and Dr. Theresa Bernardo (Professor in the Department of Population Medicine & IDEXX Chair)
Watch the recording here.
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October 21, 2020 | Virtual
The Role of DNA Barcoding and Environmental DNA-Based Biomonitoring in Support of a One Health Agenda
Presented by: Dr. Robert (Bob) Hanner (Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology)
Watch the recording here.
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November 4, 2020 | Virtual
Plastic Pollution and Wildlife Health
Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Provencher (Research Scientist in the Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Health Division of the Science and Technology Branch at Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Watch the recording here.
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November 18, 2020 | Virtual
How Experimental Psychology Can Help Explainable Artificial Intelligence
Presented by: Dr. Graham Taylor (Associate Professor in the School of Engineering)
Watch the recording here.
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Panel Talk: Plants, and Animals, and Humans, Oh My! What is One Health and what does it have to do with your future career?
November 11, 2020 | Virtual
One Health recognizes that we can improve life by understanding that the health of animals, humans, and the environment depend on one another. It aims to create solutions that improve health in all three areas and not just one. These types of solutions require people across a variety of sectors and fields to work together.
Hear from the featured panelists and find out how their different career pathways led them to One Health! To learn more about the panelists, visit our website.
Watch the recording here.
Check the University of Guelph's COVID-19 website for regular campus-wide updates.
Remember to check out the Upcoming Events page on our website for an up-to-date listing of webinars, conferences, and symposia of special interest to our U of G community.
Stay connected!
*One Health WEBSITE
*One Health Twitter @OneHealthUofG
*One Health Student Committee Instagram @OneHealthUofG
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