Third International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): One Health for Sustainable Development

Scientists, Policy-makers and all prospective ICOPHAI 2015 participants:

Although significant improvements in environmental and medical surveillance, clinical diagnostic methods, and clinical practices have been achieved in the recent years, zoonotic emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) remain a major global concern and such threats are expanding, especially in less developed regions. The current Ebola epidemic in West Africa is a stark reminder of the role animal reservoirs play in public health and reinforces the urgent need for operationalizing One Health approach globally. The complex nature of zoonotic diseases and the limited resources in developing countries are reminders that the need for implementation of Global One Health in low-resource settings is a crucial component of global health. The Veterinary Public Health and Biotechnology (VPH-Biotec) Global Consortium launched the International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI) in order to address important challenges and needs for capacity building. Details on outcome and recommendations can be found on our recent article published on PLoS NTD. The 3rd ICOPHAI congress is scheduled to be held at the heart of the South-eastern Asia in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a region known to be a hot spot for emerging zoonoses. On behalf of the Organizing body, we would like to invite you to join us on this important global knowledge sharing platform.

Who should attend this congress? Scientists and policy-makers committed to make a difference in global health mainly on infectious diseases at the interface of human, animal and ecosystem. Professionals including physicians, public health experts; veterinarians, ecologists, behavioralists, basic scientists, microbiologists, pharmacologists and pharmaceutical medicine, nurses, sociologists, animal scientists, wild-life conservationists and others working in relevant field and capacity building efforts are welcome.
 
What geographic regions are included? ICOPHAI is open to all global partners. While the major emphasis is on science and policy-makers in developing regions including Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the dialogue between developing and developed regions is crucial. Presentations from diverse scientists, development partners and policy-makers from all geographic regions are welcome.

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Instructions for the submission of an abstract

1. The working language for ICOPHAI 2015. All abstracts must be submitted in English.
2. Abstracts must be submitted online. Do not fax, mail or email your abstract as it will not be considered.
3. In order to be considered for slide (oral) or poster presentation at the congress, please submit a succinct abstract with not more than 500 words.
4. Please note that abstracts can only be accepted if at least one author has registered for participation at the conference.

Instructions for the insertion of a picture in the abstract

Unlike text, pictures cannot be copied and pasted into the editor. In order to insert a picture, please follow these steps:

1. First submit the abstract without pictures.
2. Once the abstract has been saved, please go to 'Abstract Submission', on your account. This page lists all your submissions.
3. Use the upload button to upload the picture to the server.
4. Edit the abstract and scroll down to the editor.
5. Click inside the editor to position the cursor at the point where the picture should be inserted.
6. Above the editor, you will find a link associated with the picture. When this link is clicked, the picture will be inserted in the editor. By right-clicking on the picture, you can modify its properties (size and position).
7. Save the abstract and check the result.

After submitting your abstract, you will receive a password at the email address provided on the form. With this password, you will be able to logon to your account in order to modify your abstract and personal information, or to submit a new abstract.

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