4th St Kitts & Nevis One Health Symposium:
“Food Safety – From Farm to Table in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis”
hosted by Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), St Kitts
In recognition of
World Health Day 2015,
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) in collaboration with the
University of Medical and Health Sciences (UMHS) and
Windsor Medical School announce the
4th St Kitts & Nevis One Health Symposium:
“Food Safety – From Farm to Table in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis”
Thursday, July 30th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Reception to follow)
Venue: Classroom 1, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St Kitts
Presentations will be given by colleagues from RUSVM, The University of Medical and Health Sciences, Windsor Medical School, and the Ministry of Agriculture, among others, addressing topics pertinent to food safety in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Questions? Please contact SKResearch@rossvet.edu.kn
NOTE: UMHS students and faculty who wish to attend please RSVP to Dr Jane Harrington at jharrington@umhs-sk.net
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One Health Symposium: "Together Against Rabies"
In
recognition of World Rabies Day 2014, The University of Medical and Health
Sciences (UMHS) in collaboration with Ross University School of Veterinary
Medicine (RUSVM) and Windsor Medical School announce the
3rd St.
Kitts & Nevis One Health Symposium:
“Together against rabies”
- Animal Bite Awareness & Prevention
Venue: UMHS Auditorium, University of Medicine & Health
Sciences, St Kitts
Date: Thursday, September 25th
Time: 6pm – 9pm [Refreshments to follow]
UPDATE:
The One Health Symposium was well attended by approximately 80 students and faculty from all three
campuses. Following the welcome and introductions given by Dr. Edwin Purcell
(UMHS), speakers from both UMHS and
RUSVM gave presentations.
Dr. Jennifer Huck and Dr. Pat Kelly (RUSVM) presented engaging discourses called “Dog Eats Dog: the Microbiology and Treatment of Bite Wounds in Dogs and Cats”. Next, Dr. Liza Koster (RUSVM) gave a beautiful presentation on
the “Systemic Complications of Dog Bite Wounds & Management in the Canine
Intensive Care Unit”. Dr. Christa Gallagher (RUSVM) followed with “When the Bite is Actually Worse than the Bark” which detailed how to manage dogs in order to prevent bites.
Dr. Alfred Roy (UMHS) then brought the animal and human perspectives together with a
brilliant presentation on the “Pathogenesis of Rabies”. Topping off the evening was Dr. Jane Harrington (UMHS) speaking on the “Milwaukee Protocol: Rabies Case Treatment”.
A question & answer session followed led by members of the UMHS faculty: Dr. Mohan Kumar (UMHS) & Dr. Jagadeesh Nagagapa (UMHS), with Dr. Abayomi Afolabi (UMHS) moderating. This session was
very engaging for the audience and presenters alike as more questions
led to further opportunities to learn.
By 8:30 PM the closing remarks were offered by Dr.
Purcell (UMHS). Refreshments followed in the Auditorium Lobby were further interaction was enjoyed
between students and faculty from the respective schools.
All in attendance on now in eagerly anticipation for the next St. Kitts One Health Symposium!
Labels: animal bite awareness, animal bite prevention, education conferences, medical conference, One Health Symposium, rabies, Ross University, RUSVM, UMHS events, Windsor Medical School, World Rabies Day
