Title: "Rotavirus Host Restriction Through the Lens of the Reverse Genetics System"

By: Siyuan Ding, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Perspectives in Global Development: Spring 2023 Seminar Series

Abstract

US farmers have all the tools to take advantage of food waste diversion from landfills. They have the physical tools on the farm and the knowledge necessary to turn “waste” into a valuable product. They can use the replenished soil on farm or capitalize on the opportunity to sell it to the public through local garden stores and even box store locations. This is not a new concept, people for thousands of years have known the value of biodegradable waste, we have just lost sight of it for the last few...

Dr. Franco Leal Yepes '18, is an assistant professor of agricultural animal production and senior clinician in the Ag Animal section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University. His primary focus is preventive veterinary medicine and ambulatory medicine. In 2008, he received his DVM at the University of Environmental and Applied Science in Bogotá, Colombia.

In 2018 he completed a residency in Ambulatory and Production Medicine and his...

In this seminar, we will explore promising avenues to improve the science policy interface in Africa. The seminar will cover multiple themes under this broad umbrella, including (a) reviews of productive modes of interfacing science and policy, (b) detailed explorations of the policy-making process in the region, including current obstacles to building strong S/P interfaces, (c) efforts to train the region’s scientists in policy communication, (d) the role of mass media, new media and civil society in the process, (e) the role of national and regional think-tanks, (f) advocacy efforts...

The College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming award-winning artist John Noltner and his project, "A Peace of My Mind" to explore the meaning of community.  Using portraiture, exhbits, workshops, and lectures, Noltner leades transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.  You're cordially invited to enjoy an exhibit of Nolnter's work, which will be on display in the CVM Takoda's Run Atrium from February 27-March 3, as well as attend a capstone talk on March 2, 12:15-1:15pm in CVM Lecture Halls 4&5, which will center on the...

The College of Veterinary Medicine is welcoming award-winning artist John Noltner and his project, "A Peace of My Mind" to explore the meaning of community.  Using portraiture, exhbits, workshops, and lectures, Noltner leades transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.  You're cordially invited to enjoy an exhibit of Nolnter's work, which will be on display in the CVM Takoda's Run Atrium from February 27-March 3, as well as attend a capstone talk on March 2, 12:15-1:15pm in CVM Lecture Halls 4&5, which will center on the...

Title: "Understanding Birnaviridae Replication, Pathogenicity, and Antigenicity "

By: Andrew Broadbent, University of Maryland

Please join us for the first Equine Seminar Series of the spring semester with Dr. Doug Antczak. 

Cornell's Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension are proud to host the Equine Seminar Series. These monthly virtual talks are presented by equine experts on important equine health and management topics. The seminars are free to attend and open to the public. We hope you will join us and other equine enthusiasts for this exciting learning opportunity!

Talk by Noor Ahmad Akhundzadah (South Asia Program & Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University)

Climate change and insecurity are the main threats to Afghanistan's water resources and socioeconomic sustainability. Afghanistan's contribution to Greenhouse Gases emissions is negligible on a global scale; nonetheless, Afghanistan is adversely affected by climate change. Climate changes deeply affected Afghanistan's natural resources, including water, agriculture, forests, pastures, rangeland, and...