Plenary Session 5 - One Health in Action: Connecting Animals, Environment and Human Health
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Wala mirr Theatre (Plenary room) |
Overview
Speakers: Dr. Debbie Eagles | Assoc. Prof. Daniel O'Brien
Details
Session Chair: Dr. Akhtar Hussain
Speakers:
1. Dr. Debbie Eagles - Director, Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (CSIRO)
2. Associate Professor Daniel O'Brien - Director, Department of Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health
Speaker
Dr Debbie Eagles
Director, Australian Centre For Disease Preparedness
CSIRO
Keynote 1 - One Health: An Animal Health Perspective
Abstract
This presentation will provide an overview of opportunities, challenges and perspectives of the One Health approach from an animal health perspective, using examples from Australian and our region.
Associate Professor Daniel O'Brien
Director, Department Of Infectious Diseases
Barwon Health
Keynote 2 - Buruli ulcer: unlocking the secrets of a formidable foe within our midst
