ONE HEALTH @ CITYU X FRANCE

In an age of globalisation, the world increasingly recognizes the complex interconnections between humans, animals and their environments. In order to best protect ourselves from disease outbreaks, it is imperative for experts to coordinate on future initiatives using the One Health approach.

Similarly, the biotechnology industry is a key player in developing biological processes to combat diseases, grow environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, and create cleaner energy.

To tackle these pressing subjects, City University of Hong Kong, Campus France and the French Consulate, in line with biotech company - InvivoGen, and three leading French institutions (ISC Paris; Nantes-Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering; and Centrale Nantes), will organise two panel discussions on biotechnology and the contributions of veterinary medicine & engineering to the "One Health" approach.

A focus on new job opportunities, key skills for tomorrow’s One Health leaders and relevant academic training opportunities will be introduced throughout the debates and Q&A sessions.

This event builds upon the longstanding relationship between City University of Hong Kong and France. Since 2005, 30 France-Hong Kong Distinguished Lectures with prominent French scientists and Nobel Prize laureates have been organized. There are also 30+ academic exchanges between City University of Hong Kong and France. In November 2020, the French Consul-General, Mr. Alexandre Giorgini, spoke to distinguished guests and students as part of the University’s Dialogue Series with Consuls General.

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DETAILED PROGRAMME

Note: Times are in Hong Kong Time.

4:00 - 4:15 PM | Welcome Speech by the President and University Distinguished Professor of CityU, Professor Way Kuo and French Consul, Mr. Alexandre Giorgini

4:15 - 5:15 PM | The Potential of Biotechnology in Tackling Global Challenges

The biotechnology industry has seen rapid advancements and innovations. It has a strong potential to improve human health, address matters of sustainability, and pave the way towards the bioeconomy. This discussion looks into the role of biotechnology in tackling upcoming global challenges, and the latest trends that have emerged; such as its connection to AI and Big Data. A focus on new jobs and skills for students interested in developing in this budding field will also be explored.

Moderator:

Dr. Rebecca Chin, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong

Speakers:

Dr. Sean Yuan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Christian-Eric Mauffré, CEO of Ceido, Head of MSc Health Industry Management Representative at ISC Paris
Dr. Xiaobing Li, Chief Business Officer, InvivoGen

5:20 - 6:20 PM | The Contributions of Veterinary Medicine & Engineering to the ”One Health” Approach

It has been almost two years since the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been in the news. The current pandemic has highlighted the need for a “One Health, One Medicine” approach, with scientists and engineers calling for more collaborative and interdisciplinary research in animal and public health. This discussion outlines how veterinary medicine and engineering can contribute to tackling environmental and societal challenges in food safety and emerging infectious diseases.

Moderator:

Professor Olivier Sparagano, Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong

Speakers:

Professor Nikolaus Osterrieder, Dean and Chair Professor, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Professor Sophie St-Hilaire, Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Laurent Perret, Associate Professor, City and Urban Environment Master’s Programme, Centrale Nantes
Ms. Laëtitia Schmitt, Masters Director from Nantes-Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering (ONIRIS)

WHEN: 17 September 2021

TIME: 4:00pm - 6:30pm (HK) / 10:00am – 12:30pm (FR)

WHERE: Online via Zoom

LANGUAGE: English

REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/OneHealthCityUxFrance (Closed)