iCOMOS 2019

One World, One Medicine, One Science: The Way Forward for Better Health

Chiang Mai, Thailand | February 11 - 14, 2019

Explore new ways to solve pressing health issues, facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, and promote science's role in influencing public policy at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment.

Monday, February 11, 2019

Conference Welcome

Niwes Nantachit, President of Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Trevor Ames, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Opening Statement

Srirama Rao, Chair of the International Conference on One Medicine One Science, United States

Keynote Speech, Sufficiency Economy toward One Health; Human-Animal-Environment

M.L.Panadda Diskul, Assistant Minister to His Excellency the Prime Minister of Thailand

Plenary Presentation 1

Strengthening Capacities for Surveillance, Response, and Control of Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries

Co-Chairs: Khuanchai Supparatpinyo, Research Institute for Health Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Katey Pelican, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

The Power of One Health: Innovating an End to Pandemics

Mark Smolinski, Author, Ending Pandemics, United States

Malaria Outbreaks Related to Climate Variability in Africa

Noboru Minakawa, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Japan

GHSA/IHR as Platforms to Strengthen National One Health Capacity Khanchit Limpakarnjanarat, Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Coordinating Office, GHSA, Thailand

Panel Discussion 1

Interface of Human, Animal, and Environmental Health: How to Move It Forward More Effectively

Co-Moderators: Tongkorn Meeyam, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Beth Virnig, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, United States

Interface of Human, Animal, and Environmental Health: the Natural Focality of Vector-Borne Diseases

Michael Kosoy, Global Health Asia Institute, Bangkok, Thailand, and KB One Health, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Asian Zoonotic Schistosomiasis in the Philippines

Shin-Ichiro Kawazu, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

Emergence of Ebola Virus in Humans: A Representative Model of AnimalHuman-Environment Interface

Eric Leroy, International Centre for Medical Research, Institute of Research and Development (IRD), France

Ending Rabies in Thailand: Will It Be Mission Possible?

Anupong Sujariyakul, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Panel Discussion 2

Fostering Interdisciplinary Approaches Towards Sustainable Food System

Moderator: Peter Black, International Animal Health and Disease Control Expert, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Thailand

Trends and challenges to ensure food security in developing countries

Budsara Limnirankul, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Economics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the development of sustainable food systems

Michael Ryan, The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), France

Livestock scenarios for sustainable development in the long term

Olaniran Alabi, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigeria

Interdisciplinary approaches to address infectious diseases and ensuring a safe food supply

Jeff Bender, U.S. Agency for International Development’s One Health Workforce Project, United States

Private sector views on the need of inter-disciplinary approaches for sustainable food systems

Vasit Taepaisitphongse, CEO and President, Betagro Group, Thailand

Oral Presentation 1

Contribution to Building Sustainable Surveillance Systems

Co-Chairs: Akeau Unahalekhaka, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Sarah Hoffman, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, United States

Oral Presentation 2

The Public Health Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance and Food Safety

Co-Chairs: Usanee Anukool, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Scott Wells, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Plenary Presentation 2

The Thai Cave Rescue: What We Learned for Effective Health Management and Crisis Communications

Co-Chairs: Terapatt Vannaruemol, Faculty of Mass Communication, Chiang Mai University and Connie Delaney, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, United States

Incidence Command System in Emergency System in Emergency Operation Centre During Cave Rescue: How to Make It Effective

Supachoke Maspakorn, Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, Thailand

Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) Response from the Cave: Lesson Learnt and Way Forward

Rome Buathong, Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Crisis Communication: How to Make It Effective

Suthichai Yoon, Senior Journalist, Thailand

Plenary Presentation 3

Ecosystem and Environmental Health to Community Development: Scientific Challenges and Policy Implications

Co-Chairs: Tippawan Prapamontol, Research Institute for Health Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Kimberly Thigpen Tart, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH, United States

Environmental Health: Human Health as a Critical Component of One Health

William Suk, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, United States

Early Warning System Based on Climate Prediction

Noboru Minakawa, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Japan

Working and Living: The Environment and One Health

Bruce Alexander, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, United States

Panel Discussion 3

Impacts of Pollution on Environmental Health

Co-Moderators: Bruce Alexander, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, United States and Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

The Environment and Child: Next Generation’s Health

Shoji Nakayama, Center for Health and Environmental Risk Research, National Institute of Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan

Evaluating Health Outcomes Related to Prenatal Chemical Exposures

Dana B. Barr, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, United States

Air Pollution in Northern Thailand: Biomass Burning Emission and Health Risk Assessment

Somporn Chantara, Environmental Science Research Center (ESRC), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Oral Presentation 3

Global One Health Initiative and Environment and Climate Change

Co-Chairs: Fred Unger, International Livestock Research Institute, Vietnam and Warangkhana Chaisowong, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Oral Presentation 4

Infectious Diseases

Co-Chairs: Aksara Thongprachum, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Patricia Walker, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Concurrent Interactive Session 1

New Interventions Against Infectious Disease Organizer: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, United States

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Plenary Presentation 4

Food Safety Perspectives in the 21st Century: Policy Development and Implementation

Co-Chairs: Khwanchai Kreausukon, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Trevor Ames, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Rapid and Reliable Detection Methods for Food-Borne Diseases

Hisao Kurazono, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan

Value Chain Food Safety: From Farms to Forks

Nikom Sitthi-oad, Bird Security and Regulation Senior Manager at Cargill Meats Thailand, Thailand

Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures: Are We Ready?

Jennifer van de Ligt, College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Protection and Defense Institute, University of Minnesota, United States

Panel Discussion 4

Climate Change and Disaster Research to Improve Disaster Management

Co-Moderators: Sampan Singharajwarapan, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University and Shailey Prasad, Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility, University of Minnesota, United States

Empowering Vital Research to Address Disasters and Emerging Threats

Aubrey Miller, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, United States

Heat Early Warning Systems and Other Predictive Models

Juli Trtanj, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States

Disaster Management: Experiences in South East Asia

Pornpitak Panlar, Division of Disease Control in Emergency Situation, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Panel Discussion 5

Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in Human, Animal, and Agriculture: The Major Link to AMR and Environmental Impact in 21st Century

Co-Moderators: Penkarn Kanjanarat, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Ned Patterson, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts

Jeff Bender, USAID One Health Workforce Project and School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, United States

Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Livestock - Will it Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance? The German Experience

Bernd-Alois Tenhagen, The Group for Epidemiology, Zoonoses, and Antimicrobial Resistance, Department of Biological Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, BfR, Germany

Collateral Damage of Antibiotic Use on Emergence of AMR: Lessons Learned from Thailand

Visanu Thamlikitkul, WHO Collaborating Centre for AMR Prevention and Containment and Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Panel Discussion 6

Migrant and Minority Health: Someone Still Left Behind

Co-Moderators: Debra Olsen, University of Minnesota, United States and Suwat Chariyalertsak, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Migration Medicine As A Young Science: Challenges and Opportunities

Patricia Walker, HealthPartners Travel and Tropical Medicine Center, Medical School, University of Minnesota, United States

Gender and Migration: The Unique Intersections Between Gender, Health, and War

Sarah Hoffman, Population Health and Systems Cooperative Unit, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, United States

Improve Migrant Health Accessibility through Sustainable Complementary Migrant Health Funds

Nyunt Naing Thein, Manager in M-Fund (Migrant Health Insurance Project), Thailand

Concurrent Interactive Sessions 2

Disaster Research Response: Critical Capacities in One Medicine One Science

Organizer: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, United States

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Infectious Diseases—World Without Borders: Boosting Your Immunity

Chair: Suwat Chariyalertsak, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Dennis Carroll, Director, Emerging Threats Program, Bureau for Global Health, U.S. Agency for International Development, United States

Plenary Presentation 6

Workforce Migration, Mobility, and Sustainability: Ensuring a Competent Workforce Within and Beyond Borders

Chair: Wipada Kunaviktikul, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Global Migration and Mobility: Ensuring Competent and Sustainable Workforce

Franklin Shaffer, Chief Executive Officer, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International, United States

Panel Discussion 7

Global One Health Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities for Tackling Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries

Co-Moderators: Suwat Chariyalertsak, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Susana Mendez, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, United States

One Health Capacity Building in Southeast Asia

Le Thi Houng, Chairperson of South East Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Dean of the Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam

One Health Game Changers: Strengthening Multisectoral Prevention, Detection and Response to Infectious Disease Threats Through University-Government Partnerships and Collaboration

Katey Pelican, Co-Director of the One Health Workforce Project and College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

OIE Initiatives in Strengthening One Health Collaboration in South-East Asia

Ronello Abila, OIE Sub-Regional Representation for Southeast Asia, Thailand

Panel Discussion 8

Climate Change and Mental Health Effects

Moderator: Monoj Potapohn, Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Mental Health System in Thailand: Current Situation and New Challenges

Phunnapa Kittiratanapaiboon, Bureau of Mental Health Service Administration, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Climate Change, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Varoth Chotpitayasunondh, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Mental Health Professions Coping with Changing Climate in Taiwan

Duujian Tsai, Professor and Director of Institute of Humanity in Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

Overview of iCOMOS 2020

Fernando Mardones, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

Conference Summary

Sampan Singharajwarapan, Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Ned Patterson, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, United States

Concurrent Interactive Sessions 3

Climate Action and Mental Health Education

Organizer: Mental Health Research Cluster, Chiang Mai University, Thailand