@ucdavis@CAPublicHealth Power in Partnerships: The 2nd panel of our OHI annual meeting highlights not just the value of collaboration—but the necessity of it. To make real, lasting health impacts for all, we must expand, strengthen, and center our partnerships.
#OneHealth#CollaborationInAction
OWCN has been activated by @CalSpillWatch to a spill reported in the Port of Long Beach.
If you see oiled wildlife, please call 1-877-UCD-OWCN. DO NOT PICK UP OILED WILDLIFE.
A new report from a Georgetown-hosted meeting discusses #H5N1 influenza vaccines and the current outbreak. OHI’s Dr. Marcy Uhart highlighted wildlife impacts & broader response needs.
https://t.co/BE9TE24CJ6
NIH research saves lives and powers the economy. In CA, it supports ~56K jobs and $13.55B in economic activity. Cuts to NIH funding puts lives and livelihoods in jeopardy. Congress must act—tell lawmakers to save medical research funding: https://t.co/5It21UPDEN #SaveNIHresearch
Another funding opportunity for @UofCalifornia grad and undergrad students! Starting in June 2025, the Water and Health Summer Research Fellowships are designed to provide students with funding to conduct research on water and health.
Apply by March 7: https://t.co/mgjqTTAhqs
#BirdFlu is rapidly spreading, killing wildlife & evolving to potentially threaten human health. Experts like OHI's Marcela Uhart warn that without monitoring its spread in animals, we risk being unprepared for a deadlier outbreak. https://t.co/bDiWeSK1hl
The Summer Immersion Program application deadline is February 24! This program is designed to introduce students to effective strategies for science outreach and stakeholder engagement. Stipends ranging $1K-$5K available on a limited and equitable basis. https://t.co/l8kuMWJAsK
This includes work at livestock-wildlife interfaces in the mountains of CA and in east Africa where she explores factors contributing to the persistence of viral infection in ticks, rodents, and other wildlife to help understand the risk of transmission to livestock and humans.
🔬OHI Student Spotlight: Dr. Rebecca Radisic is a veterinary pathologist in her 3rd year of the Integrative Pathobiology PhD program @ucdavisvetmed. Her research explores the role of livestock + wildlife in the ecology of zoonotic diseases.
#WomenInSTEM#WomenInOneHealth
#ThrowbackThursday ft. David J Wolking
With indie and punk roots in Detroit, our Senior Manager for Global Programs - David Wolking - had an unconventional journey to #OneHealth. Read David's story in his own words: https://t.co/pPc6VuK6SH
As one of the 50+ University of California, Davis faculty members belonging to @theNASEM, OHI's Christine Kreuder Johnson is featured this month in the @ucdavis "Among the Academies" profile, honoring her contributions to scientific research and knowledge.
https://t.co/XjCbTa2HGu
MEET THE TEAM: Emily Carr joined our California Carnivores Program as a biologist last year. She got her start in the field of veterinary medicine and she brings her lifelong interest for animal health and behavior to the team’s conservation efforts. https://t.co/PgHorXeUu3
It's #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay! We asked our Member Organizations to share their favorite squirrel photos to showcase the cool work they do year-round to help injured and orphaned squirrels in California. Enjoy!
We're stepping away from posting for a little holiday downtime with loved ones! We'll return in January 2025 with new content and exciting updates.
Wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday season until then!
✨NEW TEAM MEMBER✨ Dr. Emily McCobb is the inaugural PetSmart Charities Endowed Chair in Accessible Veterinary Care, responsible for supporting existing Access to Care programs and developing new student opportunities for clinical training and research.
https://t.co/p117Ihyhfp