Workshop of the CAS Research Focus “Planetary Health” organized by Prof. Gregg Mitman and Dr. Emanuelle Roth (RCC/LMU)
Where do new viral diseases come from? Are biodiversity loss and the emergence of novel viruses related? In the fields of biodiversity conservation and pandemic prevention, the term hotspot refers to a place of endangerment or heightened risk. The conference brings together international experts to explore the intersections of biodiversity, emerging infectious diseases, and health.
Particpants include Jennifer Derr (UC Santa Cruz), Moussa Douno (RCC/LMU), John Fayiah (RCC/LMU), Lyle Fearnley (Singapore University of Technology and Design), Benedictus Freeman (University of Liberia), Sagan Friant (Penn State), Tony Goldberg (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Ann Kelly (Oxford), Shadrach
Kerwillain (RCC/LMU), Christos Lynteris (St. Andrews), Christof Mauch (RCC/LMU), Serge Morand (CNRS), Pooja Nayak (RCC/LMU), Raina Plowright (Cornell), Paula Ungar (Field Museum), Natalie Weber (Bat Conservation International).
Wednesday, 22 October, 5:30 pm
Public Film Screening: La Fabrique des Pandémies
Location: Institut Français München, Kaulbachstraße 13
The event is supported by the European Research Council, Institut Français München, Center for Advanced Studies LMU, Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society and the Munich Science Communication Lab.
Registration
Registration is required for participation. If you are interested in our event, please contact us: info@cas.lmu.de.