Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations for Food Safety, Animal Health and Public Health: Paris-Geneva-Rome

February 15-21, 2009

Student Blogs from 2008

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About the Program

Using directed experiential learning, participants will gain insight into public policymaking at the international level.  The program includes site visits and interactions with key officials working with food safety, animal health and public health at the World Animal Health Organization (OIE), World Health Organization (WHO), World Trade Organization (WTO), Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and international professional, industry and non-governmental organizations.  The program emphasizes the impact of international standards and policy on food safety, animal health, trade and public health.

The program is designed for leaders and emerging leaders in the global food system from the food industry, government agencies, and universities and colleges including professionals with education and experience in food science, microbiology, environmental health, food safety, animal health and public health.

The program is directed by William D. Hueston, DVM, PhD, Director, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, and William Sischo, DVM, PhD, Professor, School for Global Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University.

Registration

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Sponsored by

• University of Minnesota
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Public Health
• Washington State University
  • School for Global Animal Health
• College of Veterinary Medicine