October 30, 2023

In Celebration of One Health Day

Announcing

Winner of the 2023

Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial

One Health Scholarship


Funded by Georgia Aquarium,

Administered by the One Health Commission

The Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship was launched in 2021 by the One Health Commission and Georgia Aquarium for one student, from anywhere in the world, who is leading a graduate or clinical research project focused on the interconnection between animals, people, plants, and their shared environment.


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The $5,000 USD Scholarship Award for 2023 will go to:


 Mehak Hafeez  


for her One Health Project titled 


Sensor-Based Detection of

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in

Dal Lake, Kashmir:

Advancing One Health through Participatory Surveillance

Mehak is a PhD Student at the SKUAST-Kashmir University in Srinagar, Jamu and Kashmir, India

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose significant threats to human, animal, and environmental health worldwide. These blooms can contaminate water bodies, produce toxins, and disrupt ecosystems, leading to adverse impacts on public health and aquatic ecosystems. Rapid and accurate detection of HABs is crucial for effective mitigation strategies and timely interventions. This project proposes the development and utilization of sensor-based technologies for the early detection and monitoring of HABs in Dal Lake, Kashmir, and will promote a participatory surveillance approach. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative sensor technologies, and active involvement of the local Kashmiri community, this project seeks to enhance early detection, understanding, and mitigation of HABs, contributing to the One Health framework. The project will address the urgent need for effective monitoring and management of HABs in Dal Lake, with a focus on public health, ecosystem preservation, and participatory engagement. The implementation of this project will have a potential impact on the health and well-being of the local communities residing within and around the lake and the lake ecosystem.


Congratulations, Mehak Hafeez!!!


We look forward to following progress on your

One Health Project!

Learn more about the Review Process, Recognition and Required Reporting on the

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E.I.N. 27-0799294, working locally, regionally and globally, dedicated to implementing
One Health and One Health actions around the world.
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