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An elephant standing in a grassy field with another elephant in the background.

A new paper by Dr. Steve Osofsky and team was recently selected for the Editor’s Choice honor by the journal CABI One Health. The selected publication discusses the AHEAD program’s work over the past two decades.
A mallard duck resting among blooming white flowers in a field.

Cornell Atkinson has awarded six new Academic Venture Fund projects to drive bold, interdisciplinary research tackling global sustainability challenges, including one focused on highly pathogenic avian influenza transmission chains between wildlife and livestock.
Promotional image for a Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health event titled “ONE HEALTH: Fish Edition – Biodiversity, Health, and Nutrition through an Aquatic Lens.” Background features an illustrated collage of various fish species (artwork by Jaime Choclote, WCS). Featured speakers listed are Katie Fiorella (environmental scientist & epidemiologist), Sebastian Heilpern (postdoctoral fellow), Eric Teplitz (livestock/aquatic veterinarian), hosted by Steve Osofsky

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In this eCornell keynote presentation, Drs. Katie Fiorella, Sebastian Heilpern, and Eric Teplitz use case studies from rapidly emerging aquatic food sectors in Cambodia, the Amazon, and Kenya to underscore the critical importance of aquatic environments and biodiversity to our own health.
Close-up image of a black-legged tick, crawling on a yellowish surface.

Cornell researcher Dr. Laura Goodman’s groundbreaking prototype for early detection of tick-borne disease could transform diagnostics, but a sudden funding freeze has put the research on hold.
Small fish caught in inland Cambodia's highly biodiverse rice field fisheries

A new study, led by Cornell's Dr. Sebastian Heilpern, highlights the value of biodiversity for sustainability and nutrition.
waterscape from Cayuga Lake

For Myanmar refugees in upstate New York, fishing is more than a pastime—it's a vital link to culture, community, and well-being, as explored in a new study by Cornell's Kathryn Fiorella and colleagues.
Speaker Dr. Miel Hostens, stands in front of a lecture hall speaking to attendees

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its second Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine on May 16-18, with the theme “Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact.”
CYCWH members with speaker Marcy Uhart

On March 28, 2025, the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health launched its inaugural Cornell K. Lisa Yang Distinguished Speaker Series, highlighting the center’s commitment to advancing One Health.
Several sardines in a basket after fishing

Cornell's Sebastian Heilpern and Kathryn Fiorella provide expert insight on sustainable fish and seafood choices.