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RAv3N Workshop
18 U.S. labs join forces to battle infectious diseases: Infectious-disease experts from 18 U.S. federal agencies and academic institutions met here last week to discuss working together to combat the viruses, bacteria and other emerging pathogens that threaten the nation’s agricultural economy, food supply, wildlife and public health.
more >NBAF Update: Safety and welfare for all
“Animal welfare is a main priority for NBAF,” Dr. Behnke said. “We want to show exemplary animal welfare, care, and human and animal safety. Not only is this the right thing to do, but it is our team’s passion.”
more >Dr. Gladue to receive 2021 Arthur S. Flemming Award
The senior scientist at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit at Plum Island Animal Disease Center is among 12 outstanding public servants to be honored at the 73rd annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards. Douglas Gladue has been recognized for performing outstanding service in the field of basic science.
To learn more about Dr. Gladue's research on #ASF visit https://bit.ly/3rWmndJ
more >K-State researchers receive international award in biomedicine
Three researchers from Kansas State University have received the BIAL Award in Biomedicine for a publication focused on mRNA technology, which is now used in the two vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent COVID-19.
more >BU Scientists Are Prepared To Detect Omicron—And Other Variants
BU’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) has been monitoring COVID-19 variants from BU and Boston Medical Center tests since February
more >UTMB One Health
The UTMB One Health Research and Training Program is a team of professionals involved in applying One Health approaches to mitigate complex health programs in multiple countries.