Engaging Intergovernmental Organizations for Food Safety, Animal Health and
Public Health
Paris-Geneva-Rome , February 15-21, 2009
A Global Food Safety Systems Leadership Initiative
An international consortium of universities fostering public-private
partnerships committed to a safe supply of affordable food everywhere.
Sponsored by the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, School of
Nursing, and School of Public Health and the Washington State University
School for Global Animal Health
and College of Veterinary Medicine.
About the Program
Using directed experiential learning, participants will gain
insight into public policymaking at the international level. The
program includes site visits and interactions with key officials
working with food safety, animal health and public health at the
World Animal Health Organization (OIE), World Health Organization
(WHO), World Trade Organization (WTO), Food and Agricultural
Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and international
professional, industry and non-governmental organizations. The
program emphasizes the impact of international standards and policy
on food safety, animal health, trade and public health.
The program is designed for leaders and emerging leaders in the
global food system from the food industry, government agencies, and
universities and colleges including professionals with education and
experience in food science, microbiology, environmental health, food
safety, animal health and public health.
The program is directed by
William D. Hueston, DVM, PhD, Director, Center for Animal Health
and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Professor,
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public
Health, University of Minnesota, and
William Sischo, DVM, PhD, Professor, School for Global Animal
Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University.
