One Health

Graphic showing interrelationship between human, animal and environmental health

Accelerating knowledge sharing to advance health

Patient Russell Cobb has his pulse listened to by cardiologist Dr. Matt Crim as he works with second year medical student Christopher Rhee as fellow second year student Erika deAndrade watches on while making rounds at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Studies the connections among genetics, the environment, and lifestyle factors and their effects on disease prevention and treatment, with the goal of developing personalized healthcare strategies that provide individuals with the most effective treatment
options at the right time.

One Health

One Health is the integrative effort of multiple disciplines working together locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the shared environment.

Contact:
Jon Mochel
Professor of Systems Pharmacology
Director – UGA Precision One Health Initiative

Our interdisciplinary team consists of members from several colleges, schools, centers, and laboratories, representing a wide range of disciplines such as Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources, Journalism and Mass Communication.