fall 2008 seminars

The seminars are scheduled on Wednesdays from 5.30 to 7.00pm during the Fall semester. Each seminar consists of a 40 minute presentation followed by a 20 minute Q&A session. In each seminar, the speaker will challenge students with questions (read the abstracts). These questions will serve as a framework for the Q&A session. After the Q&A session, we will have a social gathering.

SCHEDULE
8.27	Introduction to Global Health
9.3	Remote Sensing and Public Health: Rift Valley Fever in Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa
9.10	Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle and Humans: The Current Situation in Mexico and the United States
9.17	Global Climate Change and Public Health
9.24	Traditional and Folk Medicine Worldwide
10.1	Global and Educational aspects of the UFCD Dental outreach
10.8	UFCD Dental Outreach in the Dominican Republic
10.15	From Monkeys to Man: What we can learn from the SIV primate model of AIDS pathogenesis
10.22	Pharmaceutical Patent Restriction Effects on Developing Countries
10.29	Design and Communication as a Strategy for Empowerment & Development
11.5	Public Health Intervention in El Salvador
11.12	Building a Sustainable Medical Program between UF and Ecuador

About the Seminars

Exploring global health issues that affect people, animals and the environment

The seminar series in global health is an opportunity for UF students and faculty to participate in a forum for discussion of global health and development issues relevant to the public and our professions. Not only is this is an opportunity to further develop our knowledge on global health, but our capacity, ability and sensitivity to communicate more effectively with people and professionals in different disciplines. We believe this forum on campus will generate innovative ideas and a new dimension for future global health research, education and outreach activities that you can be part of. Join the seminars, develop a more global perspective and be more competitive in today’s global society.

In the context of global health, there is a need for professionals in the health and social sciences and the arts to collaborate in the fight against diseases, poor nutrition, education and other traps that slow human progress in the developing world. For many years, UF faculty and students have been working independently on dental, medical, and veterinary outreach activities in rural communities in the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and Africa. This year, faculty from the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine are working together in developing a new culture of One Medicine.

The Seminars in Global Health was the recipient of a 2008 University of Florida International Center "Internationalizing the Curriculum Award" in the Global Studies Category.

Our Next Speaker

9.3.2008 / CVM Lecture Hall A / 5:30 PM

Dr. Jorge Hernandez is a Professor of Epidemiology at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Remote sensing and public health: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa

In September 2000, an outbreak of RVF was reported in Saudi Arabia, resulting in more than 120 human deaths and major losses in livestock populations from disease and slaughter. It was hypothesized that the virus was imported mosquitoes and livestock from East Africa. As a result of this outbreak, the importation of livestock from Somalia and other countries in the Horn of Africa was suspended. In 2006, I was invited to assess the surveillance systems for RVF and other diseases in imported livestock at marine ports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This presentation will highlight the epidemiologic aspects of the outbreak in 2000, the use of remote sensing data for surveillance of RVF, the cultural aspects of the on-site visit, and the feasibility for RVF virus to enter the US.

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