We are excited to share two new educational tools, developed and contributed by our Co(Joint)-Founding Directors Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea Winkler and Dr. Heidi Auerswald, to support researchers, practitioners, and students working at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
This practical slide set practical slide set emphasizes the often-overlooked importance of biosafety in implementing One Health strategies. Using real-world case studiesâsuch as zoonotic outbreaks linked to flooding or urban settings.
The presentation offers actionable solutions for better integration of biosafety into One Health practice, including:
⢠Joint outbreak response planning and early warning systems
⢠Inclusion of biosafety in public health and veterinary training
⢠Shared protocols, risk communication, and cross-sector drills
⢠Engagement of environmental and municipal actors
This keynote highlights the global significance of brain health within a One Health framework and introduces the concept of Brain Capitalâlinking brain health to innovation, productivity, and societal resilience.
Key themes include:
⢠Interdisciplinary and systemic brain health drivers
⢠Economic, social, and environmental influences
⢠Global strategies such as the WHO Action Plan on Neurological Disorders
⢠Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and prevention
đ We hope these open-access tools will enrich your research, training, and cross-sectoral collaboration in One Health.