CONVERGENT
Interdisciplinary Approaches to One Health Challenges
Overview
The CONVERGENCE pillar focuses on 'One Health' - an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex health issues in a comprehensive manner.
PROJET LAURENT
A ONE HEALTH INTERSECTORIAL PROGRAM
Summary
Project Laurent is a unique, nationwide initiative in Canada that integrates the principles of 'One Health' and interdisciplinary collaboration. It aims to empower individuals with compromised immune systems to safely enjoy pet companionship, balancing the benefits while minimizing the risks of zoonotic infections.
Key Objectives
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Develop guidelines and educational materials for pet ownership among immunosuppressed individuals.
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Enhance the well-being of immunosuppressed individuals through responsible pet companionship.
Funding Sources
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University of Montreal (UdeM)
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Boehringer Ingelheim
Collaborators
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Mélanie Diuedé (Hemaquebec-CR CHUM)
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Isabel Doré (UdeM)
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Marion Desmarchelier (UdeM)
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Patient Partners: Laurent Tessier, Hélène Tessier, Sylvain Bédard
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Spatial Distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis in Wild Canids in Québec
Summary
This project investigates Echinococcus multilocularis in wild canids in Québec, aiming to understand its prevalence, risk factors, and spatial distribution. The study addresses the public health risk posed by this parasite and its impact on human health.
Key Objectives
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Estimate the prevalence and spatial distribution of Echinococcus spp. in wild canids in Québec.
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Develop preventive strategies for at-risk pets.
Funding Sources
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ELANCO
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IDEXX
Collaborators
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Julie Arsenault (UdeM)
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Ariane Massé (MFFP)
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Patricia Turgeon (PHAC)
NSERC CREATE OHAP – One Health Against Pathogens
Summary
NSERC CREATE OHAP trains experts in interdisciplinary research, communication, and public policy to address the challenges posed by food-borne, water-borne, vector-borne, and zoonotic pathogens. The project adopts a 'One Health' approach to develop effective strategies against global health crises.
Key Objectives
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Train experts in interdisciplinary research and communication targeting FWVZ pathogens.
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Develop technologies and policies through a holistic 'One Health' approach.
Funding Sources
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NSERC
Collaborators
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Jennifer Ronholm (Program Director; McGill University)
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Sébastien Faucher (McGill University)
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Emily Jenkins (University of Saskatchewan)
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Qian (Vivian) Liu (McGill University)
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Maarten Voordouw (University of Saskatchewan)
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Scott Weese (University of Guelph)
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Jianguo (Jeff) Xia (McGill University)