13th Annual One Health Symposium

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. 

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Registration*

Student: $12
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 OHI Executive Director Woutrina Smith and Students for One Health
• 9:45AM  PANEL: Waves of Population Displacement + Migration

• Briana Hamamoto, DVM, PhD
  Disaster Management Veterinarian, California Veterinary Emergency Team

  Brian 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
• 11:00AM  Kahoot Game
• Gladys Valley Hall
• 11:25AM  PANEL: Disease Risks + Spillover Dynamics in a Crowded World

• 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 Medicine

  Erik Turner, PhD
  Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine

• 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 Sciences

  Heather 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
• Gladys Valley Hall
• 5:00PM  Reception: Ice Cream Social, Music, Origami, and Refreshments
• Gladys Valley Hall Lobby

Location

1020 Gladys Valley Hall
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine