In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, it is important to reflect on the lives impacted by the atrocities that occurred throughout the Holocaust. We must remind ourselves of the lives lost as well as the people who persevered ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASHypatia of Alexandria (b. fourth century A.D.) is a historical figure born within the wrong era. Her ideologies and scientific achievements reflect the opportunities and success of a woman in the 21st century. She was a scholar and educator ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Costanza Manes, One Health Center Zoologist and Leonardo Fellow A New, Puzzling Project I am working on a project on a very ugly disease affecting sea turtles. I’m a zoologist, a scuba diver, and always liked marine life with a great interest ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
In Rome, Italy, on September 4th, 2019, Dr. Ilaria Capua was awarded the Prize for American-Italian Relations (PAIR) in Science and Technology. Dr. Capua is the director of the One Health Center of Excellence at the University of Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
(Read part 1 here before continuing below) Learning the One Health approach In terms of academics, the situation was better than I thought. Learning about the application of the One Health approach was my biggest wish; since I discovered it, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
After a month of leaving Gainesville and still with nostalgia for my departure, I draw strength to tell you about my experience at the One Health Center of Excellence. How it all began It all started in the summer of 2017 when somebody told ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
On Friday, March 8, the One Health Center celebrated the global International Women’s Day (IWD) with a lively lunch event. Celebrated since 1911, IWD calls attention to the achievements of women and encourages action towards gender equality. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Determination, passion, an obstacle, more determination, more passion Roadblocks are inevitable I should mention to any fellow keen and passionate companion reading this, that there could be some hindrances on the road. Bureaucracy helps, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Blessed, blessed that day I hit the “send email” button Discovering One Health Going back to the question: Can I help animals and make a living out of it? At the end of my Master degree, I was confused and unsure. A lot, and I emphasize ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Can I help animals and make a living out of it? Growing up with a passion You know that time in your life when, to the question “how are you?” your one and only sincere answer would be “confused”? If you are familiar with this feeling, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS