Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Diseases

CEEZAD One Health Bulletin #1: Avian Influenza Increases in China

January 31, 2014

“The World Health Organization reports that: "Some avian influenza ("Bird Flu") viruses can infect humans and cause disease. These include H5N1, H7N3, H7N7, H7N9 and H9N2. Some of these infections have been very severe and some have resulted in deaths, but many infections have been mild or even subclinical in humans." However, during January 2014 alone there were 110 people infected with the H7N9 virus, of whom 20 have died, while others are still in intensive care. Furthermore, a newly discovered Influenza virus H10N8 has emerged, killing one person and placing another in critical condition, apparently after both persons had been exposed to domestic fowl in a local "wet market." Nevertheless, despite the renewed emergence of various influenza viruses in China, none of these avian influenza viruses have passed in a sustained manner from person to person. …”

Read entire article at http://www.ceezad.org/resources/

Provided by:

Robert E. Kahn, PhD

Educational Consultant

Dr. Kahn is a longstanding One Health Supporter http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.

The College of Veterinary Medicine - Lincoln Memorial University (USA) has posted a part-time Director of One Health Program Position

“The College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University has posted a part-time Director of One Health Program position on its web site.  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a wide array of One Health-related topics to first, second, and third-year veterinary students.  I am the chairperson for this search, which we hope to complete well in advance of the onset of classes in mid-August in order to afford the position adequate time to prepare necessary coursework.  As a consequence, we are trying to reach out to prospective applicants as rapidly as we can.  The University web site can be found at www.lmunet.edu.  Once there, search the site directory for Human Resources and then “Employment Opportunities.” :

Director, One Health Program (CVM3)
Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the anticipated, part-time faculty (Assistant/Associate/Professor) position of Director of the One Health Program within the College of Veterinary Medicine.  The Director of the One Health Program will seek to advance the mission of the University in programs of study (integration of veterinary medicine, human medicine, environmental science, epidemiology and public health, ecosystem and wildlife health, public/government/corporate practice and selected areas of study).  The Program Director shall coordinate each One Health program of study in consultation with the College of Veterinary Medicine Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and supervise the implementation of the plans and decisions of the University.  Qualifications; Required: DVM/VMD degree, five years of experience in a veterinary medical academic and/or government environment preferably with exposure to clinical, research and teaching issues and an understanding of One Health issues and a working knowledge of information systems and databases. Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applicants should submit an LMU application for employment, a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, resume with contact information for three references and official transcripts (if applicable) to Lincoln Memorial University, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752, Attention: Pamela Lester.  Electronic submissions are encouraged to pamela.lester@lmunet.edu. LMU's hiring policies are in accordance with EEO regulations and policies.  LMU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Internal posting period expires Friday, January 24, 2014.  The internal posting period is for current employees who may be interested in applying for the position.

Provided by:

Gilbert A. Burns, DVM, PhD

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

College of Veterinary Medicine

Lincoln Memorial University

The One Health program coordinator job opportunity – masters degree slot is now posted (runs through February 6, 2014) –USA

Please see attachment or link for complete information: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/48666

Job Description: This position coordinates support for the day-to-day activities One Health Center of Excellence at the Emerging Pathogens Institute. The selected candidate will work with considerable independence and is expected to use initiative and sound judgment to properly prioritize and accomplish multiple responsibilities within a challenging and stimulating work environment. Administrative duties are complex, specialized, and often confidential; the incumbent is expected to interpret policy, represent the EPI, and interact productively with internal and external constituents. …

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. This is a time limited position

Provided by:

Gregory C. Gray, MD, MPH, FIDSA

Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental and Global Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions

Professor, Infectious Diseases and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine

Gainesville, Florida (USA)

Director, Global Pathogens Laboratory http://gpl.phhp.ufl.edu/

Director, One Health Center of Excellence http://onehealth.gpl.phhp.ufl.edu/

Email: gcgray@phhp.ufl.edu

Dr. Gray is a member of the One Health Initiative team’s Honorary Advisory Board http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/advBoard.php.

www.bellamossfoundation.com

(UK registered charity 1122246)                                                                  

Volunteer Public Relations and Communications Officer/s needed to help promote the objectives of the Bella Moss Foundation at conferences at:

 BSAVA  3-6^th April 2014

One Health Conference  13^th October 2014, Royal Society of Medicine, London.

Are you passionate about animal and human welfare? Dedicated to ensuring the responsible use of antibiotics in society?  Would you like to volunteer on our conference stands?

In return you will get free access into the BSAVA Congress (not lectures) and the forthcoming One Health conference.

Read more on attached PDF—

Landmark CDC Report Details Threat of 'Postantibiotic Era'

http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf

Please note below a potential One Health visionary approach to ameliorating this "Antibiotic Resistance" dangerous international health threat (posted One Health Initiative website NEWS October 9, 2013):

Vaccines against diseases transmitted from animals to humans: A one health paradigm

http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/Thomas%20P.%20Monath,%20MD%20Sept%202013%20One%20Health%20Vaccine%20Article.pdf

“In simple terms, the idea is to develop vaccines that protect domestic animals and wildlife thereby establishing effective barriers against human infections.  Developing animal vaccines are less expensive and are less strictly regulated than are those for humans.  Hopefully a common sense One Health approach can go forward.”

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Provided by:

Steven A. Berger, MD

Director of Geographic Medicine and Clinical Microbiology

Director, Tropical Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Tel-Aviv

School of Medicine

Tel-Aviv, Israel

New One Health textbook available…

 FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION

Source: Center for Food Security and Public Health College of Veterinary Medicine Iowa State University - January 14, 2014

Zoonoses@iastate.edu Telephone 515-294-8259

Media Contact: Connie Scovin, communications: cscovin@iastate.edu or Telephone 203-219-1689

New Book Promotes Awareness and Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases

Between People and Their Pets

Ames, IA – The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces the availability of a new book titled Zoonoses: Protecting People and Their Pets.

The book highlights the positive aspects of pet ownership. It helps healthcare professionals and students enhance their knowledge of zoonoses - diseases spread between people and animals. Zoonoses: Protecting People and Their Pets promotes the One Health concept of collaboration across healthcare disciplines, and the importance of working together to promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Partnerships between human, veterinary and public health professionals are needed to raise awareness, enhance detection, and promote prevention of these diseases.

The book gives professionals a common understanding that will encourage collaboration. It also provides reference materials to educate clients, patients and staff on the risks and prevention of zoonotic diseases. …

Please see complete release in attached PDF

World Veterinary Association (WVA) website: A progressive “One Health” approach...

 http://www.worldvet.org and http://www.worldvet.org/library.php?item=294&view=item

“The One Health Initiative – Collaborative Practice”

Presented to the *USDA-Food Safety and Inspection Service’s http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/aboutfsis Science and Technology Seminar Series on January 8, 2014 by Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH.

According to Jude Smedra, MS, USDA-FSIS staff officer biologist and Coordinator of the Seminar Series, “The presentation was extremely impressive explaining the details of collaborative practice … a very important part of science and in turn is a greater part of enhancing food safety and public health.”  In addition, he said “I think the question and answer session was very productive.”

Dr. Conti is currently Deputy Commissioner and Chief Science Officer at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (USA) and a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono team.  In addition, she is a noted American public health veterinarian who co-authored a groundbreaking ‘first of its kind’ One Health book published in 2010 entitled Human-Animal Medicine – Clinical Approaches to Zoonoses, Toxicants and other Shared Health Risks http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=9781416068372 with prominent American public health physician, Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH, formerly at Yale Medical School and now Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Department of Global Health, University of Washington, School of Public Health, Director of Human Animal Medicine Project (USA).  Dr. Rabinowitz also serves on the One Health Initiative team’s Honorary Advisory Board http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/advBoard.php.

Please see PDF Slide presentation attached.

*The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.