One Health Against Pathogens

Our students are on the cutting edge of One Health research. How can they make their science matter to non-experts? We challenged our trainees to write compelling threads, educating the public on modern-day public health crises in a new series we're calling #TraineeTweets #OHAP

Beating the heat at the local pool? Check your region's public health advisory for Cryptosporidium. Join Jinha, an #OHAP trainee and master's student in animal science at @mcgillu @McGillMacCampus, for a PSA on the pool-born parasite. youtu.be/Tvr85huo7G0 #TraineeTweets

“Set a brighter future for the bison.” A #USask Education program aims to highlight the benefits of land-based learning – including understanding our relationship to bison. @usaskEducation Read more: news.usask.ca/articles/commu…

Wait! Before you head out for that holiday hike in the Canadian countryside, you should know about Lyme disease. Join Hesham, a master's student in veterinary microbiology at @usask @WCVMToday as he explains some Lyme safety basics. youtu.be/b9_xwELpX7c #OHAP #TraineeTweets

In this @FrontConservSci article, Anderson et al. conducted a literature review of cases of zoonoses-initiated wildlife culls. They found that culls are often of native wildlife species and often increase threats to human health rather than mitigate them: frontiersin.org/journals/conse…

Registration for the #OneHealth Summer Institute is now open! @OHAP_CREATE #AMR

🌟 Three of our lab students attended #CSPC2024! 🌟Thanks to @OHAP_CREATE and @NSERC_CRSNG for their continuous support!

Why it is urgent to act: Antimicrobial resistance knows no borders. Acting today helps protect your health and the health of future generations. 👉 Together, let’s support scientific innovation for a future without antibiotic resistance. #OneHealth #OHAP #TraineeTweets

🔬 These natural “bacteria killers” could provide an alternative to antibiotics. Imagine: a targeted treatment that spares the “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome. #OneHealth #OHAP #TraineeTweets

Did you know that Salmonella, often linked to a “simple” food poisoning, can actually be much more dangerous in certain cases? 🦠 Today, let me tell you about a current infectious disease threat and what you can do to protect yourself. 👇 #OneHealth #OHAP #TraineeTweets

Beware the Oropouche Virus! Striking the Americas, the midge fly preys at dusk and dawn — especially concerning for pregnant travellers. Remember: wear repellent, keep homes well-screened, and seek medical advice for symptoms. Travel.gc.ca #OHAP #TraineeTweets

What's the risk of drinking raw milk? CBC's The Dose with Dr. Brian Goldman talks pasteurization and raw milk myths with OHAP's own Dr. Lawrence Goodridge @SafeFoodCanuck cbc.ca/listen/cbc-pod…

Wondering why it seems like there's been more food recalls lately? CBC's The National explores the recent concerns over recalls from Salmonella and E. coli, talking with experts like our own Program Director, Dr. Jen Ronholm @jensomics youtu.be/HAvkTnDpDJE?fe…

Thank you @jensomics & @OHAP_CREATE for this beautiful coton oaté! I had a great time talking about how to make microbiology more inclusive and how @prideinmicro was born during @OHAP_CREATE retreat! 🧬🌈🧫

Academic Jobs in One Health!? McGill University's Department of Animal Science is hiring an Assistant Professor (tenure‐track) in One-Health Based Poultry Production 🐔🦠 Learn more here: mcgill.ca/macdonald/file… #OneHealth @mcgillu @McGillMacCampus

📢 OHAP-ublic Service Announcement Toxoplasmosis - Everything you need to know to protect yourself Learn about Toxoplasma gondii with Natalia, an OHAP trainee and PhD student in food science and agricultural chemistry. youtu.be/YIHzglHvaS8 #OHAP #PSA #TraineeTweets

Get ready for an OHAP-ublic Service Announcement! There's a whole world inside our sinks. Learn about Legionella pneumophila with Gillian, an OHAP trainee and PhD student in natural resource sciences. youtube.com/watch?v=jooL0h… #OHAP #PSA #TraineeTweets

For more info visit cdc.gov/legionella/dow… canada.ca/en/public-heal… #OHAP #TraineeTweets

If you are returning home after a vacation or long absence, run the water in the faucets and showers for a couple of minutes after turning the water back on to flush out any potentially contaminated water from the plumbing system. #OHAP #TraineeTweets

How can you protect yourself from Legionnaires’ Disease? If you have a hot tub or a pool, make sure you treat it with chlorine regularly. Keep hot water tanks above 60⁰C to prevent the growth of L. pneumophila. #OHAP #TraineeTweets