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About the Conference
About the Conference
This international conference marks the conclusion of the OH-Boost Project, a collaborative initiative to strengthen research, innovation, and management capacity in One Health. The project brought together the Estonian University of Life Sciences and Tartu University, in partnership with the University of Helsinki and the University of Milan.
This international conference marks the conclusion of the OH-Boost Project, a collaborative initiative to strengthen research, innovation, and management capacity in One Health. The project brought together the Estonian University of Life Sciences and Tartu University, in partnership with the University of Helsinki and the University of Milan.
The conference will highlight key results, knowledge transfer, researcher development, and institutional innovations achieved through the project. It provides a platform to exchange insights, showcase achievements, and look ahead to future cooperation in the One Health field.
The conference will highlight key results, knowledge transfer, researcher development, and institutional innovations achieved through the project. It provides a platform to exchange insights, showcase achievements, and look ahead to future cooperation in the One Health field.
Date & Time: 10th of October, 2025, 13:30 – 17:15 (EET)
Location: Main Hall of the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 1, Tartu
NB! The conference will also be streamed online for participants unable to attend in person.
Program Overview
13:30 – 13:45 | Welcome
Opening remarks by the EMÜ Rector and the OH-Boost Project Coordinator.
13:45 – 14:15 | Project Overview
A summary of project goals, partnerships, work packages, and key results in building One Health excellence.
14:15 – 15:15 | Session 1: Exploratory Research in One Health
Scientific presentations showcasing research developed through the project and knowledge transferred to EMÜ.
Prof. Toomas Orro, Estonian University of Life Sciences "Metagenomics of faeces and faecal EVs in relation to inflammatory response in calves and lambs"
Prof. Radko Avi, University of Tartu "Extracellular vesicles selectively concentrate bacteriophages in neonatal stool"
Dr Mikael Niku, University of Helsinki "Building knowledge together in OH-BOOST: microbiota, extracellular Vesicles, and immunity"
15:15 – 15:45 | Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:40 | Session 2: Capacity Building & Researcher Development in One Health
Panel reflections featuring:
Short testimonials on training, mobility, and professional growth
Institutional insights on research administration, innovation, and early-career support
16:45 – 17:15 | Session 3: Lessons Learned & Future Directions
Reflections on project outcomes, sustainability, and future plans from the perspective of all partner institutions.
Open panel discussion and Q&A
Closing words
Participation
Participation
The event is free of charge and open to researchers, students, administrators, and stakeholders interested in One Health.
You can choose to attend:
Onsite in Tartu
Online via Zoom platform
For travel information, check www.visittartu.ee
Registration
To attend, please complete the registration form by the 20th of September 2025: Registration form
Check the Terms and Conditions for Participation here
Speakers
Speakers
Prof. Alireza Fazeli
Project Coordinator
Suranga Kodithuwakku
Assistant Coordinator
Prof. Kristi Huik
University of Tartu
Prof. Radko Avi
University of Tartu
Prof. Tiziana Brevini
University of Milan
Prof. Heli Simojoki
University of Helsinki
Dr. Mikael Niku
University of Helsinki
Prof. Toomas Orro
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: urszula.malinska-mark@emu.ee
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