Marc Lipsitch: What are the benefits of viral prospecting in nonhuman animals?

Over the years the world has experienced pandemics of varied magnitudes and geographical scales causing great disruption in the lives and livelihoods of many as well as affecting global health security.

Given the nature of these pandemics, addressing the issues of prevention, detection and response arising at the interfaces of animal, human and environmental health is crucial and needs addressing from a wholistic perspective.

During her presentation, Salome will attempt to answer the following questions:

• What does this wholistic perspective entail?
• Who is guiding these perspectives?
• Why is it that some perspectives are underrepresented?
• Which are these perspectives?
• How can we weave these perspectives in tackling future pandemics?  

Original event date: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 7:00 pm