One Health at the Green University Week!

Join Us for One Health Events at Green University Week!

📅 Date: March 17
📍 Location: Zoomedicum, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu

One Health highlights the vital connections between human, animal, and environmental health. As part of Green University Week, we invite you to an exciting day of expert talks, cutting-edge research presentations, and hands-on experiences.

📌 Program Overview

🔹 10:00 – Lecture "One Health – What is it, where does it come from, and where is it heading?" (EST), Prof. Arvo Viltrop

📍 Room A210, Zoomedicum

🔹 11:00 – 5 Minutes with Science!

📍 Room A210, Zoomedicum
Junior researchers from One Health – Boost Team present groundbreaking studies on health, sustainability, and innovation:

• “Milk is not only to drink, but to tell us about health” – Madhusha Prasadani
  How milk can be used as an early disease indicator.

• “Do embryos talk?” – Subhashini Muhandiram
  Discover how embryos communicate with mothers at the earliest stages of life.

• “Baby feels mother’s stress” – Omid Mousavi
  Understanding the impact of stress on fertility and pregnancy success.

• “Smart solutions from food waste: The role of plant extracellular vesicles” – Gayandi Ekanayake
  Using potato peel waste to develop natural preservatives and improve health.

• “Milk’s Secret Superpowers: Tiny Helpers for a Healthier You!” – Deep Bhattacharya

How extracellular vesicles from whey can enhance gut health and support beneficial bacteria. 

🔹 12:00 – Lab Tour: A Journey into the World of Cell Culture & Fluorescence Microscopy

📍 Room A215, Zoomedicum (Limited spots available – 15 participants max)
👨‍🔬 Hosted by Kasun Godagedara, Research Fellow

Step inside our research lab to explore:
✅ How scientists grow and study living cells
✅ The magic of fluorescence microscopy
✅ Hands-on experience with real lab samples

🌱 Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious, this event is a unique opportunity to explore how interconnected our world truly is.

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