History
The North Carolina One Health Collaborative (NC OHC) formed in June 2010 in collaboration with of the Triangle Global Health Consortium. Once formed, it assumed leadership of a local, monthly One Health Intellectual Exchange Group (IEG) discussion series sponsored by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. This IEG was created in late 2008 at the request of a group of veterinary students to provide an opportunity for students, physicians, veterinarians, public health, and environmental workers – entities who rarely interact directly – to come together in conversations about overlaps in their respective areas of expertise.
In 2011, as part of the NC OHC effort, the IEG series was expanded to include a weekly graduate level course entitled, “One Health: From Philosophy to Practice.” The NC OHC also oversees the year-round, monthly One Health IEG discussions. The NC OHC’s One Health Intellectual Exchange Group and inter-institutional One Health graduate course represent a truly ground-breaking initiative among regional professionals. By drawing upon the rich environment of the Research Triangle Park, the NC OHC provides local leadership for furthering the concept of One Health. Building upon this solid foundation of academic, private and government program excellence, the NC OHC intends to develop a sustainable forum for One Health discussions, education and networking opportunities.
In 2011, as part of the NC OHC effort, the IEG series was expanded to include a weekly graduate level course entitled, “One Health: From Philosophy to Practice.” The NC OHC also oversees the year-round, monthly One Health IEG discussions. The NC OHC’s One Health Intellectual Exchange Group and inter-institutional One Health graduate course represent a truly ground-breaking initiative among regional professionals. By drawing upon the rich environment of the Research Triangle Park, the NC OHC provides local leadership for furthering the concept of One Health. Building upon this solid foundation of academic, private and government program excellence, the NC OHC intends to develop a sustainable forum for One Health discussions, education and networking opportunities.