One Health recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, environmental, and plant health, requiring collaborative approaches to address complex global challenges such as emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and environmental sustainability. The main objective of TEACH ACROSS is to introduce an innovative approach by integrating the One Health framework into university curricula using the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodology.
Bringing together experts from the University of Milan, Charles University, Heidelberg University, and the University of Warsaw, the project will develop and pilot COIL modules. Through virtual international collaboration, students from different disciplines and countries will work together on real-world case studies, gaining interdisciplinary knowledge and intercultural competencies while participating in inclusive and accessible international learning experiences.
The initiative is expected to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among university students and academics, enhance international virtual mobility opportunities, and provide a scalable model for integrating One Health education. In the long term, the project will support future joint educational initiatives, contributing to the development of a new generation of professionals equipped to address global health challenges.
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Camilla Luzzago is Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases of Animals at the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan. Her research focuses on infectious diseases at the wildlife–livestock–human interface, zoonoses, and the One Health approach. She is actively involved in international academic cooperation and veterinary public health initiatives. As Coordinator of TEACH ACROSS, she leads the development of innovative educational strategies aimed at integrating the One Health approach into higher education through collaborative and international learning methodologies.
Joel Fernando Soares Filipe is an assistant professor of infectious diseases of animals at the department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan. His research mainly focuses on the epidemiology and biosecurity of infectious diseases in veterinary medicine, veterinary immunology, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in wildlife, companion animals, and livestock, following the One Health approach.
Luciana Rossi, DVM, PhD is Professor of Animal Nutrition and Feeding at the University of Milan. Her research focuses on functional nutrition, innovative feed ingredients, and sustainable feeding strategies for livestock and companion animals. Her main interests include antibiotic reduction through nutritional approaches, alternative protein sources, circular feed systems, gut health, and the valorization of agri-food by-products to improve animal health, welfare, and environmental sustainability. She coordinates and participates in national and international research projects dedicated to developing science-based solutions for resilient and sustainable animal production.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1178-4683
Pavel.Dvorak@lfp.cuni.cz
Long-term research areas include human genetics and cytogenetics, especially tumor topics and translation regulation. I teach the basics of medical biology, genetics and cytogenetics to medical students. I have also been trying to find and incorporate new didactic approaches and the use of modern technology into my teaching.
katerina.chudejova@lfp.cuni.cz
My professional focus is mainly on the issue of antimicrobial resistance in gram-negative bacteria, especially enterobacteria. In addition to the resistance genes themselves, we have also been dealing with associated mechanisms for a long time, these analyses are based mainly on data from NGS and bioinformatics, in combination with phenotypic characterization. I also have experience in teaching from undergraduate education of medical students, through pre-certification preparation, to postgraduate education of doctors and non-doctors.
petr.holy@szu.gov.cz
The main topics are generally tumor genomics and transcriptomics, especially colorectal cancer. The goal is to discover or improve prognostic and predictive biomarkers. I have long-term experience with sequencing from the laboratory to analysis; I like to visualize data. I am interested in becoming more involved in teaching.
Dr. Monika Hejna is an Assistant Professor and holds a PhD in Veterinary and Animal Sciences from the University of Milan. Her research focuses on the One Health concept, infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, alternative approaches to supporting immunity and cell culture systems, as well as plant-derived bioactive compounds with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, as well as phyutoremdiation approach in wastewate treatment.
As the Local Coordinator of the TEACH ACROSS project, she is responsible for implementing and promoting innovative educational strategies aimed at integrating the One Health approach into academic curricula across partner institutions. Her work supports the development of interationl education within the project consortium. A key innovation of this project is its e-learning approach within the 4EU+ Alliance, enabling the exchange of knowledge and expertise across disciplines and institutions.
ma.popowska@uw.edu.pl
Recognized researcher, project member
PhD student, project member