The concept is not new, but it has gained relevance in recent years due to the emergence/re-emergence of zoonoses – diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans – and which pose a threat to Public Health.
Some recent examples are COVID-19, SARS and antibiotic resistance, but there are also examples of vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, West Nile fever, Ebola or Hepatitis E.
The One Health approach has been recognised as effective in tackling complex and systemic Public Health problems that result from the interconnectedness of humans, animals and ecosystems.
This multidisciplinary laboratory focuses its efforts on producing scientific evidence in animal and comparative oncology, monitoring the use of antimicrobials in animal production and reducing consumption with the aim of mitigating antimicrobial resistance.
In addition, it works toward the surveillance of zoonotic diseases and in the development of diagnostic methods and discovery of new pathogens of zoonomic interest.
Currently, there are 3 active research lines:
By adopting the perspective of “One Health”, this laboratory assumes an enormous social relevance, by contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the area of prevention and control of zoonoses (more than 70% of emerging pathologies are zoonotic, such as COVID-19) and also in the area of oncology.
It contributes to the fight against the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in collaboration with the Directorate General for Food and Veterinary and National Associations of production sectors.
Through the active collaboration of its three lines of research, the laboratory commits the best efforts of its team to make a positive contribution to the health of people, animals and the environment.
