Global health challenges require cross-cutting collaborations on a broad scale
In recent years, a series of global events have underscored the undeniable link between animal, human, and environmental health with the COVID-19 pandemic being one example with major implications for the whole society. Sweden's encounter with African Swine Fever among wild boars earlier this year brought attention to the vulnerability of our food system and the importance of collaboration between academia, authorities, and civil society. Other events, such as the rise of antimicrobial resistance, deforestation, and climate change, further emphasize the need for cross-cutting collaborations and the importance of SLU's One Health work – to increase capacity and research in the realm of One Health to better understand and mitigate future threats.
In 2024, we will continue building bridges between different research fields and training young researchers about One Health and interdisciplinary research through our PhD course, to name a selection of items on our agenda. We also invite you to join our events such as our series of Climate Conversations as well as our series: The One Health Breakfast Club, which will both continue next year. And keep an eye out for our next call for proposals early next year.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been in touch with us this year and we hope to see you again in 2024! Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or suggestions for ways to collaborate.
In this newsletter, we highlight, as usual, a mix of animal and nature interactions linked to well-being and health.
For instance, two recent research studies and two colleagues who have recently defended their thesis and become doctors, as well as tips on upcoming events and more.
With this image above – of people, animals and plants in a snowy environment, we wish you all a healthy and joyful Christmas!
//Seasons's Greetings,
SLU Future One Health
