KC One Health Day: Microplastics: Small Particles. Big Impact.

In November, groups from around the world are celebrating a collaborative approach to human, animal and environmental health called One Health. Kansas City is celebrating, too.

KC One Health Day: Microplastics: Small Particles. Big Impact.

Nov. 1, 2022 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• 3:00 – 3:10 Welcome and History of One Health Day
• 3:10 – 3:30 Keynote Speaker | Overview of Microplastics and the One Health Impact
• Belinda Sterm, University of Kansas
• 3:30 – 3:50 Microplastics and the impact on Agriculture and our Food
• Mary Beth Kirkham, Kansas State University
• 3:50 - 4:10 Exposure to chemicals in plasticizers and the impact on human health
• Cheryl Rosenfeld, University of Missouri
• 4:10 – 4:45 Panel discussion Megan Hart, University of Missouri Kansas City | Moderator
• Mary Beth Kirkham, Kansas State University
• Cheryl Rosenfeld, University of Missouri
• Belinda Sterm, University of Kansas
• 4:45 – 5:00 Student Poster Awards and Closing Comments
• Student presentation (5 minutes)
• Kansas State University and BioNexus KC
• 5:00 – 6:00 Networking Reception and Student Poster Viewing

Admission is $10 and supports student awards.

Students and teachers are free with promo code. Please email Shaylee Yount [email protected] to request.

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