About the One Health Intellectual Exchange Series

This interdisciplinary course will introduce the concept of One Health as an increasingly important approach to a holistic understanding of the prevention of disease and the maintenance of both human and animal health. The list of topics will include a discussion of bidirectional impact of animal health on human health, the impact of earth’s changing ecology on health, issues of food and water security and preparedness, and the benefits of comparative medicine. Learning objectives include 1) to describe how different disciplines contribute to the practice of One Health, 2) to creatively design interdisciplinary interventions to improve Global Health using a One Health model, and 3) to interact with One Health-relevant professionals in the Triangle and beyond. The course aims to include students from Duke, UNC and NC State from diverse disciplines relevant to One Health, including: human medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental science, public health, global health, public policy, and others.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Interesting conference coming up: Addressing Human Health and Security in a Changing Climate

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BEYOND THE BRINK: Addressing Human Health and Security in a Changing Climate 
FEB. 11, 2011 - 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Searle Center at Duke University
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Hosted by DGHI and the Student International Discussion Group, this symposium will examine the impacts, implications and adaptations related to global climate change. Leaders in the field will explore questions such as:
  • What physical changes are occurring due to the changing climate?
  • What do those changes mean for human well-being?
  • How can we adapt to the effects on human well-being?
The morning will consist of a keynote address and the first panel about physical impacts of climate change. The afternoon will consist of the second panel concerning adapation strategies and a participant discussion.
This event is co-sponsored by DGHI and the Nicholas School for the Environment. Email Questions to coordinators: Leslie Acton and Cassidy Travis with any questions.
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