Dr. Randall Prather will present on the emerging use of genome editing in animals as a One Health approach to animal models for human disease and disease prevention in the animal industry.

In celebration of International One Health Day, Phipps will offer special interactive activities for all ages that identify how human, animal and environmental health affect one another and share all that we can do to have a positive impact. All activities are free with admission. Guests can: Embark on a family-friendly Conservatory-wide scavenger hunt, which will reinforce the interconnectedness among people, plants and animals. Discover the benefits organic gardening has on soils, plants, pollinators and human health through special One Health discovery stations.

The purpose of this event is to encourage conversations about one health and planetary health activities at Maine universities and non-governmental and governmental organizations. We will highlight research and community-based activities that illustrate the application of interdisciplinary and sustainable approaches to problems facing the health of the planet. Lightning talks will be given by UNE faculty members as well as One Health Catalyst network members.