USask Bringing One Health to Life discussion series

General

Special guest: Dr. Peter Thompson, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Speaker: Dr. Peter Thompson, PhD
Research Zoologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Not on the grocery list but still in the grocery bag: One Health and your food supply

5-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020
Louis' Loft, University of Saskatchewan

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Background: 

Dr. Peter Thompson is a biologist who specializes in the ecology and evolution of parasites. His research uses genomics and bioinformatic tools to investigate the evolution of parasites, biodiversity, emerging infectious disease, food safety, and natural resource management.

He is focused on understanding the genetic basis of resistance to chemicals that control worm infections in cattle. He is broadly interested in the intersection of scientific research and development of evidence-based policy for a sustainable future.

Event Details

When:
Time:
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM CST
Location:
Louis' Loft, USask
File:
View event poster

Contact

Myrna MacDonald