Western University of Health Sciences One Health initiative, led by Dr Tkalcic, and supported by College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Devendra Agrawal, senior vice-president for Research and Biotechnology, is organizing the 3rd Annual WesternU One Health Day Panel. The topic this year: "In the world of Pandemic" will be presented by a panel of expert speakers this year through a 1-hr Zoom meeting on November 2, Monday 4-5PM. Here is the agenda:
Dr. Agrawal-opening remarks
1. Dr. Tracy McNamara: “ Why do we need One Health? If COVID-19 does not convince you, what will?”
2. Dr. Ellen Collisson: “Coronaviruses-“Born" to be Zoonotic
3. Dr. John Tegzes: "How the Coronavirus influenced the career of a Toxicologist”
4. Dr. David Baron: “Treating a Pandemic: Sociopolitical Pressure vs. Evidenced-based Science”
5. Dr. David Sanchez: "We Are Approaching Vaccine Approval at Warp Speed... What's Next?"
The World One Health Day -related events will continue with student-lead One Health Symposium on Nov 7th.