Veterinarians, physicians and allied health professionals, and environmental health specialists are all working toward a common goal: improved health. At the same time, the health of animals, people, and the environment are all inextricably connected.

In the inaugural talk of the Drs. Raymond H. and Sandra M. Cypess Veterinary Public Health Speaker Series, Dr. Kate Varela will discuss how recent zoonotic disease outbreaks have highlighted the importance of One Health. She’ll also share her experiences as a veterinary epidemiologist working in public health and outbreak response and outline opportunities to apply a “One Health” approach to prevent future zoonotic disease threats.