One Health seminar – Mapping One Health initiatives in Latin America with Dr. Natalia Cediel Becerra
Dr. Cediel Becerra is an advisor and mentor for the Colombian National Health Institute for the Frontline course of the field epidemiology training program on One Health, and co-editor of the CABI One Health journal on One Health, Gender and Feminism. She co-founded the Biodiversity and One Health community of practice, a multidisciplinary group created
One Health Seminar – Rural Planning, Agriculture, and One Health: A Career in Sustainable Development
Join Professor Emeritus Wayne Caldwell as he reflects on his distinguished career in rural planning, agricultural preservation, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on his work in promoting healthy
Breaking knowledge hegemony through transdisciplinary research practice
Marsha Hinds Myrie will be presenting the next One Health seminar on Wednesday, November 13. Marsha is an Educational Developer, Anti-oppressive and Inclusive Pedagogies in the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. Marsha Hinds Myrie’s life and work are an embodiment of dualities and intersections. She is a Barbadian/Canadian citizen with
One Health seminar with Faisal Moola: Indigenous food sovereignty and the stewardship of “berried” landscapes
Dr. Faisal Moola, Dept. of Geography, Environment & Geomatics, will discuss the importance of wild berries to the food sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and globally; the threats to
One Health Seminar with CERC Chair Dr. David McCarthy
The title of Dr. McCarthy's seminar is "Using a One Health Approach to Understanding and Mitigating Risks to Swimmers.“ David McCarthy leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS), the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). The team aims to understand how pathogens from human and animal waste move
Winter 2023 One Health Seminar Series – Dr. David Ma
The One Health seminar series showcases the depth and breadth of One Health research at the University of Guelph. These 50-minute talks feature a 30-minute presentation by U of G faculty, followed by an audience Q&A. Everyone is welcome, particularly graduate students and faculty. February 8, 2023 | 1:00-1:50 PM EST | Pathobiology (PAHL) 1810
Reviving Ghosts: An Isotopic Investigation of Madagascar’s Extinct Lemurs
The Department of Anthropology is pleased to host this free lecture by Dr. Brooke Crowley (PhD), a professor in the Department Geology and Anthropology and the Geology Graduate Director at the University of Cincinnati. She investigates ecological interactions among living and recently extinct animals (including humans) using stable isotope biogeochemistry. Her interests include niche partitioning,
Developing an Indigenous-led Approach to Environmental Health Risk Assessment
The One Health Institute (OHI) presents Dr. Diana Lewis, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics speaking on "Developing an Indigenous-led approach to environmental health risk assessment" as part of OHI's fall 2022 seminar series. All are welcome!
Advantage Workshop: Innovation Toolkit
This workshop enables researchers and their teams to elevate their dynamic problem solving and communication systems to realize the full value of every team member’s contribution. By embracing new ways of problem-solving and assessing risk, workshop participants will turn their ideas into valuable and well-considered solutions. In this workshop, research teams will: Develop skills related
Continuity and Change in Animal Protection Work and Policy Presentation
Dr. Kendra Coulter presents "Continuity and Change in Animal Protection Work and Policy." She is leading a SSHRC-funded project on animal cruelty investigations and prevention. Please join us for a meet and greet with Dr. Coulter in PAHL 3826 after the talk. Dr. Coulter holds the Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence and is chair of
OVC Animal Welfare Forum
The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Animal Welfare Forum, organized by the OVC Animal Welfare Club, is an educational event where speakers discuss topics related to the well-being of animals. "Can the problem of puppy mills be better addressed by establishing high welfare standards for dogs in commercial breeding kennels?" Dr. Candace Croney, Purdue University "Large
Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations – Cardiovascular Scientist Seminar
The next Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations (CCVI) Scientist Seminar will feature Profs. Sarah Alderman and Coral Murrant. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to ccviguelph@gmail.com by Sept. 30.
CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) Annual Research Symposium features the work of U of G faculty and students, covering disciplines from animal biosciences and veterinary medicine to philosophy and psychology. Via talks and a competitive poster session, the Symposium covers a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal
Community Sustainability Panel: Pathways to Lasting Solutions
How can resource companies, neighbouring communities and others work together to build real, long-lasting sustainability outcomes? Come hear experts explore this compelling question. Presented by the Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Net Impact. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
CCSAW Seminar: Cat Welfare During Handling and Restraint
Carly Moody is a recent PhD (Epidemiology) graduate from the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her PhD research focused on developing and validating methodologies to assess negative cat responses during restraint, then using these validated methodologies to examine cat responses to two contentious restraint methods: scruffing and clips. In February 2019
CCSAW Seminar: Targeting problems in laboratory mouse welfare and biomedical animal model validity
The CCSAW seminar "Targeting problems in laboratory mouse welfare and biomedical animal model validity" will be presented by Jamie Ahloy Dallaire, assistant professor of livestock behaviour and welfare in the Department of Animal Science at Université Laval. During his postdoc in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University, Dallaire worked toward improving both laboratory
2018 Gairdner Lecture: Azim Surani
Join us Oct. 24 for the 2018 Gairdner Lecture, "From Genomic Imprinting to the Human Germline" presented by Dr. Azim Surani. Surani is the recipient of the 2018 Canada Gairdner International award for the discovery of mammalian genomic imprinting that causes parent-of-origin specific gene expression and its consequences for development and disease. He is the
Tickling rats for improved welfare: Reviewing research & determining dosage
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Tickling rats for improved welfare - Reviewing research and determining dosage, will be presented by Megan LaFollette, PhD candidate, Purdue University. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
11th Annual CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium
The University of Guelph's Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) invites you to attend the 11th Annual Animal Welfare Research Symposium. The day will feature talks and posters on a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal ethics and the role of animals in society. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Chair in Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph, Ian Duncan will present the CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar. He has been researching animal welfare since 1965 and was one of the first people to bring a scientific approach to solving welfare problems. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800