The 13th annual One Health Symposium hosted by the UC Davis One Health Institute and Students for One Health will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This year's theme is Waves of Change.
Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at UC Davis. Stay tuned for program updates and registration information!
Early-Bird Registration Now Open
Registration*
Early-bird Student: $7
Early-bird General: $12
Day-of Student: $12
Day-of General: $20
*Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and ice cream social/reception
Event Schedule
- 8:30AM Check-in & Breakfast
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
- 9:00AM Opening Remarks
- Introductions from Students for One Health
- 9:45AM PANEL: Waves of Population Displacement + Migration
Briana Hamamoto, DVM, PhD
Disaster Management Veterinarian, California Veterinary Emergency TeamBrian Joseph, DVM, MFAS, CertAqV
Aquatic & Wildlife Veterinarian
Farah Shaheen, MD
Clinical Professor, UC Davis Health Medical Center
Matt Sparke, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Politics, UC Santa Cruz- 10:45AM Snack/Coffee Break
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
- 10:55AM PANEL: Disease Risks + Spillover Dynamics in a Crowded World
Angel Desai, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, UC Davis Health
Executive Committee Member, UC Davis Global Migration Center
Anne Kjemtrup, MPVM, DVM, PhD
Research & Development Scientist, California Department of Public Health
Devinn Sinnott, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Postdoctoral Scholar, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary MedicineErik Turner, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine- 11:55AM Snack Break
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
- 12:05PM Kahoot Game
- 1030 Gladys Valley Hall
- 12:30PM Lunch + Poster/Art Competition
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
- 2:00PM PANEL: Waves of Change Affecting Ocean Health
Michelle Barbieri-Lino, DVM, MS
Veterinary Translational Scientist, SeaDoc Society
Miles Daniels, MS, PhD
Associate Researcher, UC Santa Cruz Institute of Marine SciencesHeather Harris, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM
Associate Veterinarian, The Marine Mammal Center
Lecturer, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo- 3:00PM Snack Break
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
- 3:10PM Interactive Activities
- 1. One Health Solution Proposals:
Put your mastery of One Health concepts to the test by working in a team to develop and present a real strategy to a One Health issue. Each member of the winning team (up to 5) will receive a One Health t-shirt!
2. Live One Health Scenario:
Step into the shoes of a One Health official as you respond to an outbreak that has rippling One Health effects. Work in a team to learn the steps of outbreak response and uncover the cause behind mystery illness in a community.
3. PPE Relay Race:
Want an active way to wrap up your One Health learning? Put your disaster-preparedness skills to the test as you race to dress in appropriate gear for response to an oil spill! - 4:40PM Wrap-Up
- 1030 Gladys Valley Hall
- 5:00PM Reception: Ice Cream Social, Music, Refreshments
- Gladys Valley Hall Lobby
Location
1030 Gladys Valley Hall
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
