The 13th Annual One Health Symposium celebrated interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research, and creative approaches to addressing challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

How can we communicate science in ways that inspire understanding and action? Join us on October 29 from 7:30-9:00AM Pacific Time for a FREE interactive webinar exploring practical approaches to science communication, drawing on perspectives from research, journalism, creative arts, and policy to connect global challenges with local solutions. Moderated by our executive director Dr. Woutrina Smith, this session is part of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Virtual Global Health Week.

Executive Director Dr. Woutrina Smith attended the World One Health Congress in Portugal, connecting with One Health practitioners from around the world. In addition to forging new relationships and exploring opportunities for collaboration, Woutrina had the chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues, including former Rx One Health Field Institute participant Abraar Karan and partners from AFROHUN and SEAOHUN!

This summer marked a first for the Rx One Health Field Institute: Ireland became the newest setting for the One Health Institute’s signature experiential training program.

Hosted in partnership with University College Dublin, the two-week program brought together 31 participants representing 19 countries, with expertise spanning human, animal, plant and environmental health, and the social sciences. Together, they explored what it means to put One Health into practice while learning from experts, communities, and one another across Dublin and Galway.

Forecasts of a potential strong El Niño event underscore the need for proactive planning as these climate conditions have historically been associated with Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreaks in East Africa, affecting animal health, human health, and livelihoods.

We all know that the children are our future. And those who are trying to preserve the health of marine ecosystems, sea otters and other marine mammals, and the quality of life along the California coast struggle how to teach the next generation these important concepts.

A new study has uncovered the first evidence of plastic-related chemicals accumulating in southern right whales and the first documented case of these contaminants being found in whale calves anywhere in the world.

What began nearly 20 years ago as a collaborative effort led by Dr. Marcela Uhart, director of the Latin America Program at the UC Davis One Health Institute, to understand lead poisoning in wildlife has now expanded into  an important new discovery about children’s health. The new study led by Dr. Andrea Caselli of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Dr.

At the One Health Institute, tomorrow's leaders are advancing solutions to today's greatest health challenges. Congratulations to Drs. Brooke Genovese and June Barrera on earning their degrees and contributing research that strengthens the health of people, animals, and our shared environment.

This spring, Dr. Brooke Genovese (left) completed a PhD in Integrative Pathobiology under the co-mentorship of Drs. Jonna Mazet and Brian Bird. Her PhD research studied natural reservoir immunity in Egyptian rousettes (Rousettus aegyptiacus) through proteomic analyses.

In late March, volunteers from the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine traveled to Covelo, California for another weekend of compassionate, community-centered veterinary care through the Covelo Clinic. Entirely volunteer-run, the clinic brings together veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians/assistants, undergraduate students, and local community members to improve access to vital veterinary care in this underserved rural community.