Prof. Sue VandeWoude gave an empowering seminar at the 8:4:4 boardroom as from 2pm to 4pm titled “Two colleges, One health”.
During her discussion Prof. Sue highlighted the following:
1. Introduction to CSU and CVMBS [College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedica Sciences, CSU]
2. Research programmes in CVMBS
3. University of Nairobi affinities and ongoing partnerships
4. CSU one health initiative and grant opportunities
5. Student initiatives
The areas of emphasis for the CVMBS are: Animal Cancer Centre, Animal Population Health Institute, Integrated Livestock Management, Centre for immune and Regenerative Medicine and Centre for companion Animal Eealth and the Musculoskeletal Research Centre.
Prof. Sue also emphasised on the importance of translational research i.e. “One Medicine”
Some of the ongoing One Health Projects at CSU mentioned were:
1. Novel mosquito control measures by Drs. Foy and Bill Black, studuies in Senegal
2. Agro-ecosystem/One health rice and beans by Dr. Elizabeth Ryan-studies in US, Asia and Africa
3. Mycobacterium tuberculosis studies by Dr. Francisco Olea-Popelka
It was also noted that from the presentation that the top 5 One Health issues are:
1. Infectious/zoonotic diseases
2. Food Safety/security
3. Wildlife/ecosystem/environmental issues
4. Climate change
5. Human impact
N/B: It as mentioned that the most neglected area is systemic solutions
The visits that have been accomplished during this year between the University of Nairobi and Colorado State University are as follows:
- Feb 2013 Prof Jesse Njoka
- May 2013 Prof Peter Mbithi
- July-Aug 2013 Drs. Joyce Berry, LouSwanson, Craig Beyrouty
- Oct 2013 Kelvin Momanyi
- Nov 2013 Sue V/Dick B
- Nov 2013 Anna Fagre/Michael Marricle
Future Visits from CSU to UoN
- Elizabeth Ryan, PhD; rice bran nutrition to enhance GI health!
- Kristy Pabilonia, DVM, PhD; Veterinary
- Microbiology and Diagnostics; Avian Diseases!
- Sushan Han, DVM, PhD; Veterinary Pathology with emphasis on livestock and wildlife disease
- Francisco Olea-Popelka, BVSc, PhD; Veterinary
- Epidemiology; Bovine TB
During a session of the seminar presentation by Prof. Sue