SETU as a Regional Enabler for One Health: Showcase of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine

South East Technological University (SETU) is pleased to host an evening dedicated to exploring the role of education, research, and collaboration in advancing the One Health approach.

Bringing together leaders from healthcare, veterinary medicine, academia, industry, and public policy, this special event will showcase developments within SETU's Departments of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, while highlighting the University's growing contribution to interdisciplinary research and innovation.

The event will also mark the rollout of INNOVISION, SETU's first Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) co-funded postdoctoral training programme. INNOVISION is a transdisciplinary research initiative that brings together expertise from across the University to address challenges associated with the global vision crisis.

About the event

One Health recognises that the health of people, animals, and the environment are closely connected. Addressing complex health challenges requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and communities.

This event reflects SETU's commitment to advancing integrated approaches to health through teaching, research, innovation, and regional engagement. It will provide an opportunity to hear from leading experts, learn about emerging developments in veterinary medicine and pharmacy education, and explore how collaboration can support healthier communities and more sustainable futures.

The evening will also celebrate the contributions of industry partners, healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders who work alongside SETU to deliver positive impact across the region and beyond.

Featured speakers

The programme will include contributions from:

• Prof Veronica Campbell, President of SETU
• Dr Tony Holohan, Director, UCD One Health
• Louise Grubb, Founder and CEO, Trivium Vet
• Catherine Mannion, Senior Antimicrobial Pharmacist
• Dr Eoin Ryan, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, HSE
• Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, Head of Faculty of Science and Computing, SETU

• Niamh Ní Bhroin, Chairperson, Veterinary Sustainability Network of Ireland

   

Programme

6.00pm – 7.00pm
Reception and networking

7.00pm – 7.10pm
Welcome address by Prof Veronica Campbell, President of SETU

7.10pm – 7.40pm
Keynote address by Dr Tony Holohan

7.40pm – 8.20pm
Panel discussion: chaired by Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats Group, "SETU as a regional enabler for One Health"

8.20pm – 8.30pm
Audience discussion and closing remarks

Who should attend?

This event will be of interest to:

• Healthcare professionals
• Veterinary professionals
• Researchers and academics
• Policymakers
• Industry partners
• Students
• Public sector stakeholders
• Members of the wider community interested in health, sustainability, and innovation