Lara Urban

One Health Research: Genomics, AI, and Equity

Tue 16 May 2023

Gatsby Room, Chancellor's Centre, Wolfson College

Join us for this insightful Green Talk on the vital concept of One Health, which has been catapulted into the public spotlight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our speaker Dr Lara Urban will delve into the exciting potential of disruptive technology that allows real-time genomic analyses at the point of care, empowering efficient intervention strategies for biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and individual health. You will hear about her research group's groundbreaking work, combining genomics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess emerging pathogens in the environment, inform about medical resistances in hospitals, and contribute to real-world wildlife conservation management.

Lara will further discuss the societal implications of such disruptive technology – its potential to increase global equity and inclusion in the context of One Health - but also its challenges in the light of indigenous rights, scientific colonialism, and requirements of the Nagoya Protocol.

Don't miss this fascinating talk that will leave you with a new appreciation for the interconnectedness of environmental, animal, and human health.

This event is in collaboration with the Wolfson Interdisciplinary Research Hub in Sustainability & Conservation, the Cambridge University One Health Society, Wolfson College Humanities Society and Wolfson Interdisciplinary Research Hub in Global Health.

Full information on the speaker, accessibility and booking links can found on the Wolfson eventpage: https://www.wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/one-health-research-genomics-ai-and-equity

Cost: Free