“We started to document the science whereby conservation of grasslands, of forests, of coral reefs, etc., could be really cost-effective ways to improve the health of a country's population. That's a compelling argument, and that's why Planetary Health became an important approach for me, as a conservationist.”

Steve Osofsky, D.V.M.’89, the Jay Hyman Professor of Wildlife Health & Health Policy and director of the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health, is the latest guest to join host Michelle Moyal, D.V.M.’ 07, on the Cornell Veterinary Podcast. Tune in to learn how Osofsky helped establish the concept of One Health — the interconnectedness of wildlife, domestic animal, and human health — and how it can shape conservation, as well as the field of Planetary Health. Tune in also for tales of his work in the field, including a close call with lions and just missing out on joining Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in Out of Africa.

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