Human and animal health are closely entwined, often via the environment in which they interact. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a forceful demonstration of this interaction. Human and animal health is also strongly influenced by the “health” of the environment. These interactions, considered as a system, define the research field, “One Health”.
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Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow
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Funded by: BBSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Liverpool
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Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: ROBOSCIENTIFIC LIMITED
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