Research Summary
Complex health challenges like pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety risks demand integrated approaches that consider how human, animal and environmental health are connected. Yet the One Health approach—despite its promise—remains underutilized and often lacks rigorous evaluation. As Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and One Health, Dr. Hélène Carabin is working to fill that gap.
She and her research team are advancing the use of sophisticated epidemiological methods (approaches to investigate the distribution and cause of diseases in populations) to address complex One Health issues in both Canada and low-income countries. They are also focusing on improving how One Health is put into practice and measuring its true added value for public health outcomes. Ultimately, their aim is to reduce the burden of various health challenges in Canada and globally.